The Peoples Way is a 56.3 mile corridor on US 93 from Evaro to Polson that traverses the Flathead Indian Reservation.
The safety and road capacity improvements underway are a collective vision of MDT, the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation and the Federal Highway Administration. The Peoples Way sets a new standard for road design, commitment to the environment, and intergovernmental collaboration.
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Current Construction Information
Mud Creek Structures- Project limits North and South bound, mile Post 50 to 51
- This two-phase project includes construction of two bridges at Mud Creek
- The first phase of this project that began in April of 2006 the second phase will be completed in 2007
- The bridges being constructed will also act as wildlife crossings
- Old Hwy 93 west of the intersection with US 93 is closed indefinitely
- Activities will be taking place off the roadway, reduced speeds 35 mph
- Be prepared for a reduced speed limit of 35 mph
- This project is complete.
- Updated August 19, 2008
- Project limits are from mile post 48.30 to 56.00
- Project to begin September 4, 2007
- This project will consist of re-construction resulting in a divided 4 lane through Pablo
- Expect 35 mph speed limits, brief road closures, short delays, detours, portable stop lights.
- Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment entering the roadway
- Starting November 9, 2007 there will be intermittent daily road closures for Division Street, West Pablo Road and Minesinger Trail.
- South of Mud Creek, Old HWY-93 is closed on the east and west side of US-93. There will be an alternative access via Light Road.
- Starting March 18, 2008 Major Houle road will been closed for an extended period of time. Motorists will be advised of changes via portable message signs.
- Beginning Monday April 7, 2008, Old Hwy-93 will be closed at the intersection with US 93 at mile marker 53.3 until further notice.
- West Pablo Road will be closed starting April 8, 2008 for approximately 2 weeks. There will be alternate access to businesses via New Division Street and Light Road via Old Hwy 93.
- Division street and approches on the west side of US 93 will be closed intermittently over the next 2 weeks for paving.
- Chip Seal is wrapping up and striping is underway.Old 93 is now open on the east side south of Pablo.There will be short delays and reduced speeds
- Installation of light has been completed, chip seal repair will take place summer of 2009.
- January 15, 2009
- Project limits begin at mile post 6.4 and extend North through Evaro, into the Flathead Nation ending at mile Post 12.8.
- This project will consist of re-construction resulting in the extension of about 1.4 miles of the four-lane undivided roadway, two-lane roadway with turn and alternating passing lanes for north and southbound traffic, relocation of approximately one mile of MRL Railroad line in Evaro, ten wildlife crossing structures including a new bridge over the MRL Railroad near Joe's Smoke Ring and one wildlife over-crossing.
- Beginning the week of March 23, 2009
- Crews will work six days a week, 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
- There is a detour in place at mile post 12 and a 14 foot width restrictions.
- A box culvert will be installed at the North end of the project, traffic control will be in place and the public can expect reduced speed and short delays.
- Watch for trucks entering the roadway on the South end of the project at Evaro, expect reduced speeds and short delays
- Updated May 22, 2009
- Project limits begin at mile post 12.75 and extend North through Arlee ending at mile post 18.50.
- This project will consist of re-construction resulting in two-lane roadway with alternating passing lanes for north and southbound traffic.
- Construction of a divided four lane roadway and couplet in Arlee.
- Streetscape improvements increasing pedestrian safety and use will be installed in Arlee.
- Reconstruction is underway, expect reduced speed limits 35 mph and minimal delays.
- Beginning the week of May 25, 2009 electrical, concrete curb and gutter work will begin in downtown Arlee.
- Asphalt paving operations will begin Monday, June 15, 2009 in the town of Arlee on the North Bound Couplet lanes and side streets. Please follow warning and detour signs as well as flagger directions. Paving will be completed in two or three days.
- Doney Lane will no longer be accessible at Highway 93, access will be at McClure West Road. Access at Dirty Corner, Cold Water Lane is under reconstruction and Agency Creek Road provides the only access point to the area. Access at Agency Creek Road is a temporary gravel surface.
- All construction activities on the McClure\Arlee project will stop the evening of July 1, 2009 and resume on Tuesday, July 7, 2009.
- During the Standing Arrow celebration Arlee will be accessible from the South Bound Couplet. Streets are paved and intersections and business approaches will be open to traffic
- Updated June 30, 2009
