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News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Temporary Weight Limit on Blankenship Bridge
Flathead County, MT — August 22, 2024
During a recent routine inspection of the Blankenship Bridge, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) identified a need for further inspection. The safety of the traveling public is the top priority of Flathead County and MDT. An engineering analysis determined that the bridge cannot continue to support vehicle traffic over 5 tons safely or reliably in its current condition.
As a precautionary measure, MDT issued a five-ton weight limit for vehicles crossing Blankenship Bridge, located four miles northwest of Coram on Blankenship Road, effective Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Temporary restricted weight limit signs were posted immediately.
Flathead County is working closely with MDT in currently identifying and evaluating options to repair the bridge. More information will be shared and distributed in the next few weeks regarding repair options and timing as details become available.
For more information, please contact Flathead County Public Information Officer Tanath Bradley at .