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City Infrastructure Projects

The following information highlights City infrastructure projects, which are primarily managed by the Public Works and Transportation departments. Below you will find highlighted major projects that have long-term, significant public impact.

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Maintenance Projects

Orange Maintenance Projects Street Sign

The City of Helena is regularly conducting maintenance work that may impact the community for short timeframes. The City will place orange sidewalk signs near construction to notify the public when a new maintenance project will be starting. Information on this type of construction will be updated through the City's maintenance project map.

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Street and Trail Project Notices

Street Striping - September 5

The work will impact traffic on several streets.

Lime Kiln Trailhead Parking Closed September 3-5

Vehicle parking will be closed at the trailhead for two days while the area is paved.

6th Avenue Striping - August 29

The streets team will be edge line striping on a section of 6th Avenue.

11th Avenue Closed - August 29-30

The street will be closed from Cruse Street to N Montana Avenue.

W 15th Street Closed - August 5-7

The street will be closed from N Last Chance Gulch to Front Street during the project.

Boulder Avenue Closed - July 22-25

Boulder Avenue will be closed from N Lamborn Street to N Roberts Street.

Major Projects (Active)

Test Well Drilling

This project will drill 9 test wells to determine geology and water capacity for potential public water supply wells.

Sewer Main Rehabilitation - 2019 Cured in Place Pipe

This project consists of the rehabilitation and lining of approximately 11,583 lineal feet of existing clay and concrete sewer mains.

Intersection Realignment - Lawrence & Warren Streets

This project addressed realignment of the intersection of Lawrence & Warren Streets to shorten the pedestrian crossing length across Lawrence Street.

Parks Improvement - Fire Tower

The City is rehabilitating the iconic Fire Tower that overlooks downtown Helena.

Parks Improvement - Memorial Park Playground

The project will replace all of the playground equipment at Memorial Park.

Sidewalk Repair - 6th Ward

Sidewalks are being repaired or replaced in the 6th Ward to address tripping hazards and ADA compliance issues in preparation for a future mill & fill street project.

Trail Improvement - Benton Avenue

This project will improve accessibility for Sunhaven Subdivision residents to the Custer Avenue path.

Trailhead Improvement - Lime Kiln

This project will improve the parking area and access point to the Lime Kiln Trail.

Water & Sewer Main Extension - Westside

The City is extending water and sewer mains in the western portion of Helena.