The City of Great Falls announced on April 15 that the Pacific Steel and Recycling Trailside Dog Park parking lot will be closed for repaving from April 20 through April 23, with disruptions beginning as early as April 16. The eastbound lane of River Drive North near the dog park entrance and exit will also experience periodic closures during this time.
The closures are part of ongoing improvements to Lift Station Number 1, a project contracted to Prospect Construction, Inc. Repaving work at the dog park will be completed by Montana Materials. According to city officials, traffic control measures and setup for paving operations will begin on April 16 and continue through April 17, affecting access to both the dog park and River Drive North.
From April 20 until April 23, the entire parking lot at the dog park will be inaccessible while paving is underway. During this period, construction traffic is expected in the area along with intermittent eastbound lane closures on River Drive North near the site. “We appreciate the public’s patience and consideration during this project,” city officials said in their statement.
For additional information about these disruptions or about Lift Station Number 1 improvements, residents are encouraged to contact Calob Marquis, Engineering Project Manager for Great Falls, or Benjamin White with Prospect Construction.
The City of Great Falls has a history marked by notable figures such as Western artist Charles M. Russell and country music star Charley Pride according to its official website. The community honors its heritage through initiatives that celebrate its connection to Lewis and Clark as well as early Native American tribes as detailed on its official website. Notable infrastructure includes hydroelectric dams along the Missouri River’s waterfalls according to city records.
The city’s governance is managed by a City Commission which appoints a City Manager for daily operations according to official sources. Transparency in governance and community empowerment remain key goals for local leaders as stated online. The Missouri River’s waterfalls—dropping over five hundred feet—are among Great Falls’ distinguishing features according to historical accounts.
