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14 | JULY 16, 2014 NEWS FLATHEADBEACON.COM Second Phase of Highway 93 Project Underway in Whitefish
Construction will span from Karrow Avenue to Mountainside Drive
By BEACON STAFF
The second phase of a major construction project on U.S. Highway 93 in Whitefish was scheduled to be- gin on July 14, with plans to finish the project by July 2015.
The first phase of the Montana Department of Transportation project began last April and focused on the stretch of Highway 93 between Baker Avenue and Karrow Avenue, improving infrastructure – in- cluding replacing the bridge over the Whitefish River – and making the road safer for motorists and pedes- trians.
MDT reported on July 7 that the first phase was close to completion, with chip sealing, sweeping and striping as the final pieces of the project.
For the second phase, crews from Schellinger Con- struction will work from Karrow Avenue to Mountain- side Drive, building improvements for the road and infrastructure, such as the addition of bike paths and sidewalks. Additionally, Schellinger will be installing a new storm drain system, water system and sanitary sewer system as part of the project.
This phase of the Highway 93 improvement proj- ect is expected to take until next July, according to the construction company, with work anticipated on Mon- day through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. During con- struction hours, traffic will occasionally be reduced to one lane, which may create increased traffic, delays, temporary loss of access and detours for adjacent resi- dents and businesses.
Workers and a number of backhoes delve into construction on U.S. Highway 93 through downtown Whitefish last year. BEACON FILE PHOTO
The construction company and the City of White- fish held an informational meeting about phase two on July 10, and residents came prepared with questions about access, Schellinger representative Courtenay Sprunger said.
“Most people came with the purpose of gather- ing information and understanding the impacts of the
roadways they are living on,” Sprunger said. Schellinger is prepared for the enormity of the proj- ect, she said, and is prepared to answer the public’s questions and concerns about construction. Anyone with questions or comments can contact Marc Blanden
at 406-253-3730 or 406-892-2188.
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