July 1-5, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), CK May Excavating, and Riverside Contracting Inc. are continuing roadway improvement operations on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what you can expect during the week of July 1.
South of Spanish Creek South
Paving operations have concluded between Storm Castle Road and the Lava Lake Trailhead, and seal and cover (chip seal) activities are expected to begin on Sunday, June 30, followed by the installation of pavement markings on Monday, July 1, weather permitting. Crews will be onsite from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. While this work is underway, traffic will be controlled by temporary signals, flaggers, and pilot cars. Drivers can expect delays, even during non-working hours. Please plan accordingly. The Gallatin River Trail turnout southeast of the Lava Lake Bridge will be closed Sunday, June 30 and Monday, July 1. Access to the Lava Lake Trail will remain open.
Work will pause on the project starting Tuesday, July 2, and resume on Monday, July 8.
Turn Bay North of Gallatin Gateway
Crews will be installing guardrail along US Highway 191 (US 191) north of Gallatin Gateway. Drivers can expect reduced speeds, a 12-foot width restriction, and single-lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers on Monday, July 1, and Tuesday, July 2, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday, July 3, from 7 a.m. to noon. Although lanes will reopen during night hours, reduced speeds and width restrictions are in effect 24 hours a day. Please plan for delays.
Work will pause on the project at noon on Wednesday, July 3, and resume on Monday, July 8.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at
June 24-28, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), CK May Excavating, and Riverside Contracting are hard at work on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what you can expect during the week of June 24.
South of Spanish Creek South
Paving operations, rumble strip application, and signage post installation are expected on Friday, June 21 on US Highway 191 (US 191) between the Lava Lake Trailhead and Storm Castle Road. Crews will return next week to hang signage and install delineators. This work will last a few days and be conducted at night from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Some sign installation operations may need to be conducted during daytime hours; however, crews will work to reduce traffic impacts during peak travel times. Drivers can expect flagger-controlled traffic flow, temporary signals, traffic control by pilot car, and delays. Please plan accordingly.
The Gallatin River Trail turnout southeast of the Lava Lake Bridge has been reopened but will be closed again during chip seal operations which are tentatively planned for the week of July 1. Access to the Lava Lake Trail will remain open.
Turn Bay North of Gallatin Gateway
Paving operations will begin on Monday on the east side of US 191 north of Gallatin Gateway. Once completed, crews will pave the remaining areas. Drivers can expect reduced speeds, a 12-foot width restriction, single-lane closures, and flagger-controlled traffic flow from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Although lanes will reopen during night hours, reduced speeds and width restrictions are in effect 24 hours a day. Please plan for extended delays.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at
June 16-21, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), CK May Excavating, and Riverside Contracting finish another week of work and are preparing for next week’s schedule on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what will occur the week of June 16.
South of Spanish Creek South
Paving operations on US Highway 191 (US 191) continue between the Lava Lake Trailhead and Storm Castle Road during night and early morning hours. Drivers can expect reduced speeds, lane closures, and 15-minute delays between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. A 12-foot width restriction is in place during working hours throughout the project area. Crews will be onsite Sunday through Friday. All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
Please note that the Gallatin River Trail turnout southeast of the Lava Lake Bridge will be closed for equipment storage during paving operations. Access to the Lava Lake Trail will remain open.
Turn Bay North of Gallatin Gateway
Crews continue widening operations on the east side of US 191 north of Gallatin Gateway. Drivers can expect reduced speeds, single-lane closures, a 12-foot width restriction, and flagger-controlled traffic flow from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Please plan for extended delays. Although lanes will reopen during night hours, reduced speeds and width restrictions are in effect 24 hours a day. Paving operations on the east side may occur later in the week. Expect traffic control and delays during paving activities.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at
June 9-14, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), CK May Excavating, and Riverside Contracting are still hard at work on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what will occur the week of June 9.
South of Spanish Creek South
Milling and paving operations will take place between the Lava Lake Trailhead and Storm Castle Road beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 9. Drivers can expect reduced speeds, lane closures, and 15-minute delays between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. A 12-foot width restriction is in place through the project area during working hours. Crews will be onsite Sunday through Friday and work will last approximately two weeks. All work is weather and other unforeseen circumstances permitting.
Please note that the Gallatin River Trail turnout located by the Lava Lake Bridge will be closed for equipment storage during paving operations. Access to the Lava Lake Trail will remain open.
Turn Bay North of Gallatin Gateway
Crews continue widening operations on US Highway 191 (US 191) north of Gallatin Gateway. Drivers can expect reduced speeds, single-lane closures, a 12-foot width restriction, and flagger-controlled traffic flow from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Please plan for extended delays. Although lanes will reopen during night hours, reduced speeds and width restrictions are in effect 24 hours a day.
Paving operation on the west side of the project may begin as early as Monday, June 10.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at
June 3-7, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), CK May Excavating, and Riverside Contracting continue work on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what will occur the week of June 3.
Widening operations and pipe installation continue on US Highway 191 (US 191) north of Gallatin Gateway. Drivers can expect reduced speeds, single-lane closures, a 12-foot width restriction, and flagger-controlled traffic flow between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays. Please plan for extended delays. Although lanes will reopen during night hours, reduced speeds and width restrictions are in effect 24 hours a day.
Milling and paving operations between the Lava Lake Trailhead and Storm Castle Road are anticipated to begin as early as June 6. These construction activities will occur at night. Drivers can expect reduced speeds, traffic control, and potential delays between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at
May 27-31, 2024
Work continues on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what to expect for the week of May 27.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and CK May Excavating will pause work on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project to observe Memorial Day.
Work will resume north of Gallatin Gateway on Tuesday, May 28, with widening operations and pipe installation. Drivers can expect reduced speeds, single-lane closures, a 12-foot width restriction, and flagger-controlled traffic flow between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays. Please plan for extended delays. Although lanes will reopen during night hours, reduced speeds and width restrictions are in effect 24 hours a day.
The southern phase of this project begins on Thursday, May 30, with work on the Gallatin River Bridge near the Lava Lake Trailhead. Drivers can expect single-lane closures, traffic control, flaggers, and pilot cars. Expect extended delays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Reduced speeds and 12-ft. width restrictions are also in effect from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at
May 20-24, 2024
Work is underway on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what to expect for the week of May 20.
Widening operations and pipe installation continue on US Highway 191 (US 191) north of Gallatin Gateway. While CK May crews conduct this work, single-lane closures are necessary. Once the project area is paved, additional traffic lanes will be opened. Paving is anticipated for the end of May.
Drivers can expect reduced speeds, single-lane closures, a 12-foot width restriction, and flagger-controlled traffic flow between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please plan for extended delays. Although lanes will reopen during night hours, reduced speeds and width restrictions are in effect 24 hours a day.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at
May 13-17, 2024
Work is underway on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what to expect for the week of May 13.
Widening operations continue this week and CK May crews are installing pipe across US Highway 191 (US 191) north of Gallatin Gateway. Single-lane closures are necessary to complete this work and anticipated to continue through May. Once the project area is paved, additional traffic lanes will be opened.
Drivers can expect reduced speeds, single-lane closures, a 12-foot width restriction, and flagger-controlled traffic flow between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please plan for extended delays. Although lanes will reopen during night hours, reduced speeds and width restrictions are in effect 24 hours a day.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at
April 29-May 3, 2024
Work is underway on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what to expect for the week of May 6.
CK May crews will continue widening operations on US Highway 191 north of Gallatin Gateway this week, necessitating single-lane closures. Single-lane traffic is anticipated to continue through May. Once the project area is paved, additional traffic lanes will be opened.
Drivers can expect reduced speeds, single-lane closures, and flagger-controlled traffic flow between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please plan for extended delays. Although lanes will reopen during night hours, reduced speeds will be maintained 24 hours a day throughout construction.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at
April 29-May 3, 2024
Work is underway on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what to expect for the week of April 29.
CK May crews will continue excavation operations this week, necessitating single-lane closures on US Highway 191 (US 191) north of Gallatin Gateway.
Drivers can expect reduced speeds, single-lane closures, and flagger-controlled traffic flow between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please plan for extended delays. Although lanes will reopen during night hours, reduced speeds will be maintained 24 hours a day throughout construction.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at
April 22-26, 2024
Work is underway on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what to expect for the week of April 22.
CK May Excavating crews will begin excavation on US Highway 191 (US 191) north of Gallatin Gateway on Monday, April 22.
Drivers can expect reduced speeds, single-lane closures, and flagger-controlled traffic flow between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please plan for extended delays. Although lanes will reopen during night hours, reduced speeds will be maintained 24 hours a day throughout construction.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at
April 15-19, 2024
Work is underway on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what to expect for the week of April 15.
CK May Excavating crews will begin milling operations on US Highway 191 (US 191) north of Gallatin Gateway on Monday, April 15. Crews will place the last pieces of the box culvert and conduct embankment activities this week. Embankment is compacted dirt used to raise the area around the roadway to accommodate widening.
Drivers can expect reduced speeds, lane closures, and flagger-controlled traffic flow between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Please plan for extended delays. Although lanes will reopen during night hours, reduced speeds will be maintained 24 hours a day throughout construction.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at
April 8-12, 2024
Work is underway on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what to expect for the week of April 8.
CK May crews will be placing a box culvert this week just north of Gallatin Gateway. Traffic on US Highway 191 (US 191) will use an onsite detour while this work is completed. Crews will be present Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Drivers can expect speeds of 35 miles per hour through the work zone.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at
April 1-5, 2024
Work has begun on the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project. Here’s what to expect for the week of April 1.
Traffic on US Highway 191 (US 191) north of Gallatin Gateway will be rerouted to the detour this week while bridge replacement work begins. CK May Excavating crews will be on site Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Impacts will be minimal once traffic is shifted to the detour. Drivers can expect speeds of 35 miles per hour through the work zone.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at
March 25-29, 2024
CK May will begin construction on US Highway 191 (US 191) near Gallatin Gateway on Monday, March 25. This portion of the Gallatin Canyon Pavement Preservation and Safety Improvements project will include adding a left-turn bay, shoulder widening, and replacing an existing bridge with a box culvert. This work is anticipated to be completed in early August.
Crews will be adding a detour to facilitate bridge replacement that will occur later this summer. During construction, drivers can expect reduced speeds and flaggers to accommodate construction equipment entering the construction area. Please plan for potential delays, be mindful of roadside crews, and travel carefully through the work zone.
If you have questions, please email Kristine at