South Ave.-S. Higgins Ave. Intersection Street Maintenance Work In Missoula Begins May 4

Press release from the City of Missoula:

May 1, 2020

The project involves curb-to-curb milling of the deteriorated asphalt and placement of new asphalt around and through the intersection of South Avenue and S. Higgins Avenue. Work on South Avenue will begin at Ronald Street and move west to one-half block west of Higgins Avenue. On Higgins Avenue, work will span the area one-half block north to one-half block south of South Avenue through the intersection. Depending on weather, the project should be finished in about three days. The public can expect temporary detours and minimal delays during this time. There will be on-site traffic control, but drivers should use an alternate route if possible.

For more information on this project and to see a project map, please visit Street Maintenance’s projects web page at http://ci.missoula.mt.us/2681/Street-Maintenance-Projects.

The City continues to prioritize employee and public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic and is requiring all employees and contractors working on City projects to follow specific protocols, including maintaining a 6-foot social distancing buffer from others or wearing appropriate personal protective equipment when distancing is not possible.

This press release was produced by the City of Missoula. The views expressed here are the author’s own.