VARNEYB R I D G E

REPLACEMENTPROJECT

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Thank you for your interest in the Varney Bridge Project. The purpose of today’s meeting is to provide information about the project and discuss construction.

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About theprojectThe Montana Department of Transportation is replacing Varney Bridge in Madison County. The bridge crosses the Madison River on Varney Road (S-249) approximately eight miles south of Ennis. The existing Varney Bridge was constructed in 1897 and is in need of replacement. The new bridge will improve safety and help prevent water and ice from running over the road in winter months.

ImprovementsImprovements include: • Constructing a single-span bridge removing

all piers in the river. • Widening the bridge to include two 12-foot

travel lanes, 2-foot shoulders and guardrails.

• Adjusting the alignment of the road with the bridge to improve sight distances.

Rendering of the new bridge.

What to expectConstruction began in March and is expected to be completed in December 2019.During construction: • The bridge will be closed to traffic from late March to the end of 2019. • Motorists will be detoured around the bridge through Ennis using

Highway 287 (east of the bridge) and Varney Road (west of the bridge). • The Fishing Access Site on the east side of the bridge will remain open. • Temporary river closures will be required during some construction

activities. To find out about closures, check the project website or sign up for construction email updates.

• Boats will be directed through the project area. • The Varney Bridge webcam on the MDT project website will provide

the most up-to-date conditions.

Varney Bridge on Madison River.Webcam 05-24-19

Anticipated construction timelineMarch 2019 Bridge closed as initial construction begins.

May 2019 Old bridge is removed.

Summer 2019 New bridge is constructed.

Varney Road improvements are constructed.

December 2019 Construction is complete and bridge reopens.

Construction cameraTo see live photos during construction visit: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/varneybridge/camera.shtml

Webcam 05-20-19 Webcam 05-21-19 Webcam 05-22-19

Webcam 05-23-19 Webcam 05-23-19 Webcam 05-24-19

VARNEYB R I D G E

REPLACEMENTPROJECT

Stay informed during construction.Sign up for construction email updates, text VARNEY to 22828. For more information, contact:Brandon Coates, Public Involvement Manager CALL(406) 465-3350 EMAIL Brandon@rbci.net VISITWWW.MDT.MT.GOV/PUBINVOLVE/VARNEYBRIDGE/

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