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Updates:
Dust Cost Share Tab has been updated for the 2026 year. Lyman Dust Control has started working with us on Dust Abatement south of Kalispell on June 8th. Weather permitting, the program will continue its progress.
Crack Seal project should begin June 15th.
Schellinger Construction is working the Angel Point Road Sewer Main Extension from March 23 - June 26. For information call 406-892-2188.
Summer projects are beginning, weather permitting. Our crews are working on grading gravel roads, clearing debris from culverts, and standard maintenance. We do our best to maintain the county roads and appreciate that you drive according to conditions. In any work zones: SLOW DOWN, PAY ATTENTION TO FLAGGERS, KEEP OUR CREWS SAFE.
Thank you for your patience and being mindful of others while you are traveling and always, please drive safe.
About
Flathead County Road and Bridge Department is a department within the county government that is under the direct control of the Flathead County Board of County Commissioners.
The Road and Bridge Department is divided into the following three sub-departments. Included in these paragraphs are a brief overview of the department and its responsibilities.
The geographical range of county roads and bridges is:
- Northern edge: North Fork to the Canadian border
- Eastern edge: Essex to Ferndale to Bigfork
- Southern edge: Bigfork to Lakeside to Nirada to Thompson River
- Western edge: Thompson river to Pleasant Valley to Olney
Road Department
Maintenance operations of approximately 350 miles of paved road and 550 miles of gravel road, consist of snow plowing in the winter months, general road maintenance, and major construction projects in the non-winter months. Monitoring traffic safety is a major concern. Some of the other areas of responsibility are encroachments for utility installations, approach encroachments, road reviews for subdivisions, etc.
Bridge Department
Maintains approximately one hundred (100) bridges and approximately seven hundred (700) culverts, cattle passes, and cattle guards. They install and maintain all guardrails. There are several dikes within Flathead County, which they are required to maintain.
County Shop
The shop maintains approximately two hundred and ninety (290) county-owned vehicles and pieces of equipment which are operated by Road, Bridge, Shop, Sheriff, Commissioners, Animal Control, Mountain Climber, Health/Sanitation, Juvenile Detention, County Attorney, and the Disaster and Emergency Services Departments. All aspects of vehicle maintenance and repairs are performed.
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Location
Kalispell, MT 59901
1249 Willow Glen Drive
Kalispell, MT 59901
Contact Info
+1 (406) 758-5790
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