EKALAKA, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) plans to replace a culvert south of Ekalaka on Montana Highway 323 (MT 323). The culvert is located in Catamount Creek just south of the intersection with Secondary 328, commonly known as Tie Creek Road, at mile marker 23.0.This is an exigency project that is being developed to replace a large metal culvert in poor condition with a concrete culvert. Prior to construction, MT 323 will be temporarily widened with a gravel surface to facilitate replacement.
The project is expected to be constructed in late fall of 2026, depending on completion of all project development activities and the contractor’s ability to secure the materials prior to winter shutdown. No new right-of-way or utility relocations will be needed.
Partnering with the community is an important part of properly planning for future projects. MDT welcomes the public to provide ideas and comments on the proposed project. Comments may be submitted online at mdt.mt.gov/contact/comment-form.aspx or in writing to Montana Department of Transportation, Glendive office, PO Box 890, Glendive, MT 59330-0890. Please note that comments are for project UPN 10867000.
The public is encouraged to contact Glendive District Project Development Engineer Jim Frank at 406-345-8214 or Project Design Engineer Steve Heidner at 406-345-8247 with questions or comments about the project.
For more information about active MDT projects around the state, please visit our website and MDT’s five-year Tentative Construction Plan.