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

Colonial Ave. Asphalt Maintenance - Aug. 13-14

The City Streets team will pave Colonial Avenue from Broadway Ave. to Shodair Dr. on Aug. 13-14. No through traffic is allowed.

Colonial Ave. Asphalt Maintenance - Aug. 11-12

The City Streets team will pave Colonial Avenue from 2401 Colonial Ave. to Winnie Ave. on Aug. 11-12. No through traffic is allowed.

422 11th Avenue Partial Closure - Aug. 11-12

The westbound lane in front of 422 11th Avenue will be closed on August 11-12 for a water line repair. Eastbound traffic will not be impacted. No through traffic is allowed.

Colonial Ave. Asphalt Maintenance - Aug. 6-7

The City Streets team will pave Colonial Avenue from N. California Ave. south to 2401 Colonial Ave. on Aug. 6-7. No through traffic is allowed.

City of Helena Open Lands to Conduct Fire Fuels Reduction Project

Beginning Aug. 4, the City of Helena will initiate an extensive two-month long fuel reduction project in the City’s natural parks. Hand crews will thin forested areas located in the in the western portion of Mount Helena City Park and then move on to the north face of Mount Ascension Natural Park.

Helena Ave. and 6th Ave. Asphalt Maintenance - July 31

The City will perform fog seal/stripping asphalt maintenance on two streets on July 31: Helena Ave. from N. Montana to N. Last Chance Gulch, and 6th Ave. from N. Montana to N. Davis St.

Major Projects (Active)

Wastewater Treatment Plant - Primary Scum Pump Rebuild

This proposed project will replace and existing failed pump station at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Eureka Well Rehabilitation

This project will rehabilitate the well and pump station.

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 completed 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.

Water & Sewer Main Extension - Westside

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