Street Division - Street/Road Closures

Street or Road Closures
Route Body Start Date Expected End Date
1st Ave S from 3rd St S to 5th St S

CITY OF GREAT FALLS, MONTANA

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: July 3, 2025

CONTACT: Matt Proud, Senior Civil Engineer – 406-771-1258

DOWNTOWN DRAINAGE PROJECT: STREET CLOSURES BEGINNING JULY 7th

Great Falls, Montana – The City of Great Falls contracted Capcon LLC to complete storm drain, water main, and street improvements in the downtown area. This project will affect 1st Ave S from 3rd St S to 5th St S, and 3rd St S from Central Ave to 2nd Ave S. To reduce disruption, construction will be phased.

Beginning Monday, July 7th, 3rd St S will be closed between Central Ave to 2nd Ave S for storm drain upgrades and water main replacement. In addition, 1st Ave S will be closed from 4th St S to 3rd Street S for the same storm drain and water main improvements.

Capcon LLC will provide barricades and detour signage to help guide traffic during construction. Access to local businesses will remain available. For more information, please contact Matt Proud, Senior Civil Engineer at (406)771-1258 or Bryan Guckeen with Capcon LLC at (406)899-1039.

07/07/2025 09/30/2025
3rd St S from Central Ave to 2nd Ave S

CITY OF GREAT FALLS, MONTANA

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DATE: July 3, 2025

CONTACT: Matt Proud, Senior Civil Engineer – 406-771-1258

DOWNTOWN DRAINAGE PROJECT: STREET CLOSURES BEGINNING JULY 7th

Great Falls, Montana – The City of Great Falls contracted Capcon LLC to complete storm drain, water main, and street improvements in the downtown area. This project will affect 1st Ave S from 3rd St S to 5th St S, and 3rd St S from Central Ave to 2nd Ave S. To reduce disruption, construction will be phased.

Beginning Monday, July 7th, 3rd St S will be closed between Central Ave to 2nd Ave S for storm drain upgrades and water main replacement. In addition, 1st Ave S will be closed from 4th St S to 3rd Street S for the same storm drain and water main improvements.

Capcon LLC will provide barricades and detour signage to help guide traffic during construction. Access to local businesses will remain available. For more information, please contact Matt Proud, Senior Civil Engineer at (406)771-1258 or Bryan Guckeen with Capcon LLC at (406)899-1039.

07/07/2025 09/30/2025

 

DATE: August 4, 2025
CONTACT: Ryan Shaneybrook, Civil Engineer – 406-771-1258

ROAD CLOSURE - 5 TH ST S/9TH TO 10TH AVE S

Great Falls, Montana – The City of Great Falls has contracted with Boland Construction to install new storm drain pipes and inlets along 5th Street South between 9th Avenue South and 11th Alley South. Beginning Monday, August 4, 2025, 5th Street South will be closed from 9th Avenue South to 10th Avenue South for several weeks.

The storm drain project is expected to take approximately three months to complete. Construction will take place in three phases: 

  • Phase 1 (Beginning Monday, August 4) – 5th Street South will be closed from 9th Avenue South to 10th Avenue South for several weeks.
  • Phase 2 – While the contractor bores under 10th Avenue South, 5th Street South will be closed on both the north and south sides of 10th Avenue South.
  • Phase 3 – 5th Street South will be closed from 10th Avenue South to 11th Alley South.

Traffic impacts will be minimal. General vehicle traffic on 10th Avenue South will remain open except for the north lane of westbound traffic, which will be closed during Phases 2 and 3. Temporary traffic controls will be in place to guide drivers and ensure safety for both motorists and pedestrians. Travelers are encouraged to slow down and use caution in the work zone. For more information, please contact Ryan Shaneybrook with the City of Great Falls at (406) 771-1258

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08/04/2025 11/04/2025