Construction Begins on Culvert Replacement Between Chinook and Harlem
March 17, 2021
Harlem, MT – Warmer weather means construction crews are back out on Montana roads, upgrading your route! The Chinook to Harlem Culverts project will repair or replace over 20 deteriorating culverts along a 24 mile stretch of US 2 between Chinook and Harlem.
Culvert work will build a strong foundation for the complete reconstruction of the corridor planned within the next five years. Future projects will be more time and cost-efficient, as they will not need to repair or replace culverts during construction.
Crews began work on replacing culverts on US 2 on March 8th, 2021. Motorists should expect crews on the ground, pulverizing the driving surface at culvert locations from the Milk River Bridge westbound to Chinook for four days this week.
Once the driving surface is prepped for digging throughout the project, crews will begin culvert excavation, and work will primarily be between Harlem and Ft. Belknap for the next few weeks. Crews will then proceed toward Chinook.
Traffic will be controlled with signal lights and pilot cars. Work zones are posted at 35 mph, and travelers may experience 15-minute delays. The Ellis Road approach on either side of US 2 will be closed until work in the area is complete. Detour signs and barricades will direct traffic as needed.
MDT asks the traveling public to please be mindful as work progresses and expect reduced speed limits. Schellinger will patch installation sites with traffic gravel or pavement millings, and the driving surface may be less than ideal at posted speeds until paving is complete. Loads wider than 14' may experience delays.
Click here to visit the project website. Feel free to call Ella Currier with any questions or comments, at 406-465-7198, or email ellac@strategies360.com.