BOZEMAN, Mont. — A significant portion of construction work on the 7th Avenue North Intersections Project in Bozeman has wrapped up for the season, with full completion now pushed to 2026.
The project — led by Knife River in partnership with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) — focused on upgrading five key intersections along 7th Avenue North between West Main Street and the Nikles Drive/Wheat Drive intersection.
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In addition to new signal infrastructure, MDT and Knife River widened the Peach Street and Oak Street intersections to help alleviate growing traffic congestion.
The overall goal of the improvement effort is to address increasing vehicle volumes, improve safety, and extend the lifespan of deteriorating roadway surfaces.
However, officials say one key component remains on hold.
Due to a supply chain issue, temporary signal will remain in place in the work zone until a permanent signal can be shipped, likely early 2026.
MDT noted that the public will be notified before the new signal is installed.
While the corridor is now largely functional, the project won’t be fully finalized until next year.
Crews are expected to return in 2026 for a few weeks to finish the road with chip and seal and final pavement markings.
Once those final touches are completed, the city expects smoother traffic flow and safer pedestrian movement across the growing commercial and residential corridor.
According to MDT, this year’s upgrades included:
The temporary pause is largely logistical, not financial or planning-related — meaning the final stages should resume quickly once materials arrive.
With Bozeman continuing to see rapid population growth, the upgraded 7th Avenue North corridor is expected to handle larger traffic volumes and improve connectivity between neighborhoods, Main Street, and nearby commercial districts.
Originally reported by NBC Montana Staff in NBC Montana.
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