Merrill Avenue Improvements Project - Weekly Updates

October 7-13, 2024

• This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will continue concrete work, building medians, driveways and sidewalks.
• Final sweeping and striping throughout the project area will also occur this week.
• Travelers can expect to experience lane shifts and partial intersection closures throughout the week; traffic control and directional signage will be in place.
• Crews are working Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.

Width Restrictions:

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

September 30-October 6, 2024

• This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will continue concrete work and building medians.
• Travelers can expect to experience lane shifts and partial intersection closures throughout the week; traffic control and directional signage will be in place.
• Crews are working Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.

Width Restrictions:

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

September 23-30, 2024

• This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will continue concrete work and building medians.
• Travelers can expect to experience lane shifts and partial intersection closures throughout the week; traffic control and directional signage will be in place.
• Crews are working Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.

Width Restrictions:

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

September 16-23, 2024

• This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will continue concrete work, prepping manholes and watervalves. Crews will also be sweeping to prepare for striping activities and installing new signage throughout the project area.
• Temporary striping is in place with permanent striping, median, and signage to be implemented later this month.
• Crews are working Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.

Width Restrictions:

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

September 3-10, 2024

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will continue paving work along Merrill Avenue this week, weather and other factors permitting.
• Paving on Interstate 94 (I-94) eastbound exit 215 is tentatively slated to begin Wednesday, at which time the exit will be temporarily closed. Travelers are advised to use I-94 exit 213 (Sidney exit) to come into Glendive. Directional signage and traffic control will be in place; access to adjacent residences and businesses will be available.
• Crews are working Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.

Width Restrictions:

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

August 26-September 2, 2024

• Following a short delay due to mechanical issues at Knife River’s asphalt plant, The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will continue paving work along Merrill Avenue this week, weather and other factors permitting.
• Paving on Interstate 94 (I-94) eastbound exit 215 is tentatively slated to begin Thursday, at which time the exit will be temporarily closed. Travelers are advised to use I-94 exit 213 (Sidney exit) to come into Glendive. Directional signage and traffic control will be in place; access to adjacent residences and businesses will be available.
• LABOR DAY: Crews will pause construction activities for the Labor Day weekend by 3 p.m. on Friday, August 30 and will resume on Tuesday, September 3.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.

Width Restrictions:

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

August 19-26, 2024

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will continue paving work along Merrill Avenue this week.
• I-94 eastbound exit 215 will be temporarily closed for paving this week starting Wednesday morning. Travelers are advised to use I-94 exit 213 (Sidney exit) to come into Glendive. Directional signage and traffic control will be in place.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.
• Crews are working Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.

Width Restrictions

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

August 12-19, 2024

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will continue milling and paving work along Merrill Avenue this week.
• Temporary delays are anticipated near the Interstate 94 (I-94) ramps on the northern and southern ends of Merrill Avenue; traffic will be redirected as appropriate and diverted to single-lane traffic with traffic control in place.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.
• Crews are working Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.

Width Restrictions

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

August 5-12, 2024

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will begin milling and paving work along Merrill Avenue this week.
• Temporary delays are anticipated near the Interstate 94 (I-94) ramps on the northern and southern ends of Merrill Avenue; traffic will be redirected as appropriate and diverted to single-lane traffic with traffic control in place.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.
• Crews are working Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.

Width Restrictions

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

July 29-August 5, 2024

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will be prepping for milling and paving work along Merrill Avenue this week. Milling and paving tentatively set to begin the week of August 5.
• Crews are working Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.

Width Restrictions

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

July 22-29, 2024

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will be prepping for milling and paving work along Merrill Avenue this week. Milling and paving tentatively set to begin the week of July 29.
• Crews are working Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.

Width Restrictions

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

July 15-22, 2024

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will continue pipework this week, removing curbing and sidewalks along Merrill Avenue and prepping for gutter and sidewalk pours.
• Crews are working Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.
• Crews will NOT be working Saturday, July 20, to accommodate a local triathlon.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.

Width Restrictions

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

July 8-15, 2024

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will continue pipework this week, removing curbing and sidewalks along Merrill Avenue and prepping for gutter and sidewalk pours.
• Crews are working Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.

Width Restrictions

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

July 1-8, 2024

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will continue pipework this week, removing curbing and sidewalks along Merrill Avenue and prepping for gutter and sidewalk pours.
• Crews are working Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.
• Fourth of July Holiday: Crews will pause construction activities at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, and resume on Monday, July 8.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.

Width Restrictions

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

June 24-30, 2024

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will continue pipework this week, removing curbing and sidewalks along Merrill Avenue and prepping for gutter and sidewalk pours.
• Crews are working Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.
• The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.
• Fourth of July Holiday: Crews will pause construction activities at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, and resume on Monday, July 8.

June 17-23, 2024: UPDATED 6/20/24

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River will continue pipework this week, removing curbing and sidewalks along Merrill Avenue and prepping for gutter and sidewalk pours.
• Celebrate Glendive festivities have been moved back to Friday, June 21 (weather permitting). If weather interferes, events will be moved to Saturday, June 22. Please contact local event and news sources for up-to-date event information. Construction will not occur along streets where the event is being hosted.
• Crews are working Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.
• NOTE: The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.

Width Restrictions

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

June 10-17, 2024

• The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River are working Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.
• Crews will continue removing curbing and sidewalks along Merrill Avenue and prepping for gutter and sidewalk pours.
• Barry Underpass is currently closed to through traffic on both sides, but pedestrian access will be restored this week.
• NOTE: The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.

Width Restrictions

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.

June 3-9, 2024

Construction Update
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Knife River are working Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather and other factors permitting.

Crews are removing curbing and sidewalks along Merrill Avenue; curb, gutter, and sidewalk concrete pouring to follow.

NOTE: The posted speed limit is 25 mph. No passing. Help keep construction workers and other drivers safe by following all posted signage.

Width Restrictions

• There are no width restrictions currently in place for this project.

511MT:

• Current Montana construction information, width restrictions, and road conditions can be found at www.511mt.net.