16. Lewistown West

Fergus County, Mont.
Start: June 2009 Finish: Summer 2010
Contractor: M.K. Weeden Construction Inc.
Cost: $12.5 million

This project consists of the reconstruction—including grading, cement treated base, PMS surfacing, structure removal, culverts, guardrail, fencing and pavement markings—on the Lewistown-West project.

17. I-84, Garrity Blvd. Interchange

Bridge Widening
Nampa, Idaho
Start: Jan. 2009 Finish: June 2011
Contractor: Concrete Placing Co. Inc.
Cost: $15 million

This project will replace the two existing bridges carrying I-84 traffic over Garrity Boulevard with a single, wider bridge to allow for additional lanes on the interstate. Reconstruction of I-84 for about one-half mile on each side of the bridge will be included.

18. 40 km South of Ekalaka South

Ekalaka, Mont.
Start: July 2009 Finish: Summer 2010
Contractor: Foothills Contracting Inc.
Cost: $11.6 million

This project consists of grading, gravel surfacing, plant-mix paving and fencing. The project begins in Carter County approximately 7 miles northwest of Albion and extends north approximately 15.4 miles along Secondary Route 323.

19. Slate Creek Bridge, Idaho 75

Custer County, Idaho
Start: April 2010 Finish: Oct. 2012
Contractor: Wadsworth Brothers Construction
Cost: $4.9 million

Replacement of Idaho 75 bridge over the Salmon River near Slate Creek will include realignment of Idaho 75 and constructing new approaches to the bridge and adjacent campground. The 451-ft bridge will be constructed adjacent to the existing structure.

20. Lonepine North and East

Elmo, Mont.
Start: March 2010 Finish: Summer 2011
Contractor: SK Construction Inc.
Cost: $11.1 million

This project consists of grade, drain, gravel, plant-mix surfacing, seal and cover and structure on the Lonepine - N & E project in Sanders, Lake and Flathead counties. The project is entirely within the Flathead Indian Reservation and located on MT 28 beginning north of Lonepine and extending 10 miles north and east.