KALISPELL — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is looking to improve an intersection near a popular Kalispell park that's known for crashes.
MDT officials are proposing a roundabout for the intersection at Woodland Avenue and 2nd Street East-Conrad Drive. It's a busy area because it's right next to Woodland Park and only has a three-way stop.
The proposed work includes a single-lane roundabout along with improved pedestrian and cyclist crossing. The goal is to make the intersection safer and reduce the severity of crashes.
The design will allow for better sight distances, reduced speeds in the intersection and reduce the number of conflict points within the intersection, according to MDT.
The project is funded by the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program and state match funds. MDT officials note it's expected that this change will efficiently handle traffic volumes for the next 20 years, without any further investment.
The project is not scheduled to start until 2026.
MDT will hold two open houses for people who would like to learn more about the proposed project.
The first will take place on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 12 p.m. over Zoom. Info can be found at https://www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/woodland/. An in-person open house is set for March 19, 2024, at Kalispell City Hall starting at 3:30 p.m. Both of the events will cover the same information.
Ideas and comments about the proposed project can be submitted online or sent to the Montana Department of Transportation, Missoula office, PO Box 7039, Missoula, MT 59807-7039. Please note that comments are for project UPN 9372000/9971000. People are also encouraged to contact MDT Consultant Design Project Manager J.R. Taylor at 406-444-7636 with questions or comments about the project.
