Billings, Montana – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is seeking community input on a resurfacing project planned for a section of Montana Highway N-114A in southeast Billings.
The proposed work would cover roughly 1.5 miles of roadway, starting just west of Orchard Lane on State Avenue, continuing through to 1st Avenue South, and ending near the intersection of 27th Street and 1st Avenue South. The effort aims to improve pavement conditions and increase safety for the many drivers who travel this busy corridor.
“The purpose of the project is to extend the life of the existing asphalt surfacing and enhance roadway safety for the traveling public,” MDT stated in their announcement.
Project Details and Timeline
The upcoming work includes a series of major roadway improvements. MDT plans to:
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Mill the existing pavement
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Excavate and repair damaged road sections
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Apply an underseal layer (a chip seal beneath the new asphalt)
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Overlay with fresh pavement
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Upgrade pavement markings and install new signage
No property purchases or utility relocations will be necessary for this resurfacing effort, and construction is tentatively scheduled for 2027, depending on design completion and funding availability.
Community Involvement Encouraged
MDT emphasized the importance of community involvement in shaping future roadwork. “Partnering with the community is an important part of properly planning for future projects,” the department noted.
The public is invited to share comments and ideas regarding the resurfacing proposal. Feedback can be submitted online via MDT’s comment form or mailed to:
Montana Department of Transportation – Billings Office
PO Box 20437
Billings, MT 59104-0437
Be sure to reference project UPN 10692000 when submitting written comments.
For those with questions or needing more information, MDT encourages direct contact with Project Design Engineer Kyle Shuck at 406-670-8630 or Billings District Project Development Engineer Kurtis Schnieber at 406-670-9820.
Further updates and the full five-year Tentative Construction Plan can be found on MDT’s official website, providing transparency for active and upcoming transportation projects across Montana.
