Montana Department of Transportation

KGVO News spoke to Matt Straub, Engineer and Project Manager for the Montana Department of Transportation about the traffic interruptions that will be necessary on the bridge.

Straub explained the many delays experienced by the Montana Department of Transportation in the bridge project.

Two Montana Department of Transportation workers were allegedly assaulted by an individual in the former camp area.

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A bridge needs work on a major highway south of Conner.

The bridge will be closed tonight beginning at 8:00 p.m. through tomorrow until 7:00 a.m. All traffic will need to use alternate routes during this time.

Construction on the ‘Beartracks’ bridge on Higgins Avenue in Missoula is on schedule, according to the Construction Engineer.

KGVO News reached out to Bob Vosen, Missoula District Administrator for the Montana Department of Transportation on Friday for an update on the planned closure of the Reserve Street Bridge homeless camp.

The last day that campers will be allowed under the Reserve Street Bridge will officially be January 25, according to Montana Department of Transportation District Administrator Bob Vosen.

Meetings are set for Tuesday and Wednesday to answer questions.

After close inspection by Montana Department of Transportation engineers, the load rating of the Higgins Avenue ‘Beartracks’ Bridge has been upgraded, doubling the weight capacity for vehicles crossing the bridge.

The 6-mile construction zone is just south of Stevensville.