Expect delays on MT 82 at Sportsman’s Bridge May 28 Traffic reduced to one lane during bridge work
BIGFORK, Mont. (May 26, 2026) — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Sletten Construction will pour concrete for the Sportsman’s Bridge foundation on Thursday, May 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Drivers should anticipate delays of up to 15 minutes.
A 10-foot width restriction will also be in place. Vehicles exceeding this width will need to take an alternate route.
Crews will pour concrete to form the last in-water bridge pier cap. During these activities, the bridge’s eastbound lane will be closed. Traffic will move in a single lane controlled by temporary traffic signals and flaggers, alternating eastbound and westbound traffic.
For questions or concerns, please contact Sloane Stinson at 406-207-4484, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email sloane@bigskypublicrelations.com.
For more information about the Sportsman’s Bridge project, visit www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/flathead/.
MDT is a workforce of over 2,000 people across Montana, determined to do all we can so that you arrive at your destination safely. Our mission is to build, operate, and maintain a safe and resilient transportation system. For more information, visit mdt.mt.gov.
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