SCOBEY, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is announcing and inviting the public to comment on a proposal to seal and cover (chip seal) about 8.5 miles of Secondary Highway 248 (S 248) west of Scobey. The project begins at the intersection with Four Buttes Road, and extends east, ending in Scobey at the intersection with Montana Highway 13 (MT 13), commonly known as Main Street.
Proposed work includes application of a chip seal and new pavement markings. To prepare for this project, a maintenance project will occur this fall to overlay the pavement with a new layer of plant mix surfacing. The purpose of the project is to extend the life of the pavement and reduce maintenance costs.
Construction is tentatively planned for 2027 depending on completion of design and availability of funds. No new right-of-way or utility relocations will be needed.
Partnering with the community is an important part of properly planning for future projects. MDT welcomes the public to provide ideas and comments on the proposed project. Comments may be submitted online at mdt.mt.gov/contact/comment-form.aspx or in writing to Montana Department of Transportation, Glendive office, PO Box 890, Glendive, MT 59330-0890. Please note that comments are for project UPN 10675000.
The public is encouraged to contact Glendive District Preconstruction Engineer Jim Frank at 406-345-8214 or Project Design Engineer Steve Heidner at 406-345-8247 with questions or comments about the project.
For more information about active MDT projects around the state, please visit our website and MDT’s five-year Tentative Construction Plan.
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Project name: Scobey – WestProject ID: STPS 248-2(6)37
Control Number: 10675000