Comments sought on guard rail proposal

The Montana Department of Transportation is seeking comments on a proposal to install a guardrail and concrete barrier rail on about 0.7 miles of Highway 93, north of Lakeside. The project begins 0.8 miles north of Lakeside, at reference marker 99.8 and extends north for approximately 0.7 miles ending approximately 2.7 miles south of Somers at reference marker 100.5.

Proposed work includes the installation of guardrail between U.S. Highway 93 and the adjacent frontage road, as well as installation of concrete barrier rail along U.S. 93 adjacent to rock outcroppings.

The proposed improvements are intended to enhance roadside safety where crash clusters were identified.

The project is tentatively scheduled for construction in 2014, depending on completion of all project development activities and availability of funding.

No new right-of-way will be needed, and no utility relocations are anticipated.

For more information, contact Missoula District Administrator Ed Toavs at 523-5802 or project design manager Jeremy Terry at 444-7859. For the hearing impaired, the TTY number is 444-7696 or 1-800-335-7592, or call the Montana Relay at 711.

Members of the public may submit written comments to the Montana Department of Transportation Missoula office at PO Box 7039, Missoula MT 59807-7039, or online at www.mdt.mt.gov/mdt/com ment_form.shtml

Commenters should note that their comments are for project UPN 7496000. Alternative accessible formats of this information will be provided upon request.