Paving underway on MT HWY 55

Paving has begun on the Montana Department of Transportation South Roadways Project.

Melissa Shannon of Strategies 360 reported the second lift (paving) started August 20 on MT HWY 55. She said the second lift will smooth the road out and travelers will no longer have to drive on gravel, adding paving is expected to continue through the month of August.

"Once the paving is done on the main roadway, crews will start paving the approaches. There will also be general project clean-up and pavement marking. Fencing work also continues on the project," she said.

Shannon reminded local residents ensu...