Central Plumbing, Heating, and Excavation will partially or fully close sections of 7th Avenue North between 42nd Street North and 48th Street North in Great Falls beginning June 1 as part of the Lariat Affordable Housing development project. The closure is expected to continue through August, with work scheduled in phases to minimize traffic disruption, according to a May 29 press release from the City of Great Falls.
Barricades and detour signage will be provided by Central Plumbing, Heating, and Excavation to guide traffic during construction. Local access for residents will be maintained throughout the project. For further information regarding the closure or construction details, Kelly Liggett with Central PH&E can be contacted at (406) 231-8684.
The City of Great Falls operates under a commission-manager form of government in which a City Commission acts as the policy-making body and appoints a City Manager for daily operations, according to the official website. The city has made efforts to promote transparent governance and community empowerment through collaborative decision-making processes, according to its official website.
Great Falls is known for its historical connections including Western artist Charles M. Russell and country music star Charley Pride. The city also honors its heritage related to Lewis and Clark as well as early Native American tribes, according to its official website. Notable infrastructure includes hydroelectric dams along the Missouri River’s waterfalls—distinguished by over 500 feet in total drop—which are unique within the Missouri-Mississippi river system.
