Dillon Construction Update for the week of April 3
Construction Look Ahead:
Beginning the third week of April, MDT and Helena Sand and Gravel anticipate working on the following, weather dependent:
Storm drain inlet protection along East Helena Avenue and South Atlantic Street.
Start bridge work at the South Atlantic Street railroad crossing.
Traffic: single-lane bridge closures with temporary traffic lights
Concrete work: partial sidewalk and curb removal, including replacement along East Helena Avenue.
Traffic: daytime single-lane closures along East Helena Avenue. Both lanes open at night. Side streets closed at East Helena Avenue intersections. Businesses along side streets will have access from East Center Street.
Pedestrians: partial sidewalk closures day and night while concrete cures.
The last week of April:
One lane of the bridge over the railroad and removing guardrail to prep for bridge surface replacement.
Traffic: single-lane bridge closures with temporary traffic lights.
Concrete work: continuing sidewalk and curb removal and replacement along East Helena Avenue.
Traffic: daytime single-lane closures along East Helena Avenue. Both lanes open at night. Side streets closed at East Helena Avenue intersections. Businesses along side streets will have access from East Center Street.
Pedestrians: partial sidewalk closures day and night while concrete cures.
Be prepared for delays before you leave, download MDT’s mobile app “MDT 511” or visit 511mt.net and check your route. If you're driving and want to check in, pull safely off the road and dial 511. Tune in to local radio stations and watch for variable message signs along the route.
Keep Your Focus on the Task at Hand: Driving!
Distracted driving is dangerous and involves any activity that takes your attention away from the task at hand and the road ahead. This includes using a mobile device, eating, drinking, talking or tending to passengers in your vehicle, adjusting your vehicle’s entertainment or navigation system, or anything that disrupts your focus. Text messaging or other communication with an electronic device while driving is one of the most common distracted driving behaviors. Many drivers don’t realize how deadly these actions can be but sending or reading a mobile message physically takes your eyes off the road for at least 5 seconds. When driving at 55 mph, that's like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed. If your attention is on anything other than driving and the road ahead, you put yourself, your passengers, and other roadway users at risk. Help keep our roads safe for everyone by putting distractions aside every time you operate a motor vehicle. Learn more about safe driving behaviors and how you can help Montana reach the goal of Vision Zero at https://www.mdt.mt.gov/visionzero/people/.
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