BOZEMAN, Mont. — A second round of roadwork began Monday morning on 19th Avenue, extending south from Main Street to Kagy Boulevard and adding to construction activity already in progress further north.

The new project is a City of Bozeman-led repaving initiative that aims to preserve road conditions by replacing the top layer of asphalt and refreshing pavement markings. This work follows the Montana Department of Transportation’s ongoing North 19th project, which began in April and focuses on ADA accessibility and intersection upgrades.

“We did try to time them, one after another as much as possible,” said Nick Ross, Bozeman’s Transportation and Engineering Director. “Mostly just around the intersection with Main Street to make sure that both traffic patterns weren't conflicting with one another.”

While the state’s project emphasizes accessibility and structural improvements, Ross said the city’s focus is strictly on resurfacing.

“We'll strip off the finished course of the existing pavement, replace it with the new course of asphalt and then update all of our pavement markings at the end,” he explained.

Crews will work daily between 7 and 8 a.m. until around 5 p.m. The work zone lacks many alternative side streets, which may lead to moderate delays for commuters. However, Ross noted that the southern segment typically sees lighter traffic and fewer signals, which could help keep traffic moving.

“But otherwise, we ask you to just have a little bit of patience. If there's any way that you can get around the southern part of town without having to use the 19th, the more the better,” Ross added.

Drivers should expect temporary turning restrictions at key intersections, including Kagy and Garfield.

“As you are exiting Kagy, Garfield, some of those side streets along South 19th, there will be temporary closures to some turning movements where we get all the pavement tied in,” Ross said.

The project is expected to take about a month, though that timeline is weather-dependent. Crews require dry conditions to proceed with paving operations.

This second phase of 19th Avenue construction represents Bozeman’s continued investment in long-term roadway maintenance and surface preservation. With two major infrastructure projects running in close sequence, city engineers are working to minimize disruption while making necessary upgrades to critical thoroughfares.

Ross noted that while traffic impacts are unavoidable, the goal is to complete work efficiently and safely, especially during the peak summer travel season. Updates on closures and detours will be posted through the city’s website and social media.

City officials encourage residents to plan alternate routes when possible and to remain alert for workers and changing traffic patterns. The improvements are part of Bozeman’s broader infrastructure strategy to support its growing population and maintain safe, drivable roads.

Originally reported by Alex McCollum in Montana Right Now.