New traffic signals coming to Bozeman's 7th Avenue intersections

BOZEMAN, Mont. – Crews will begin installing permanent traffic signals on 7th Avenue North in Bozeman the week of March 30.

The new signals will be installed at the Peach Street/Durston Road and Oak Street intersections, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) announced.

MDT initially planned to install these signals last year as part of the 7th Avenue North Intersections project, but a supply chain shortage delayed this improvement.

Signal installation work is expected to take about a week to complete. Once installed, the new signals will allow MDT to adjust the timing to better facilitate the flow of traffic.

“We’re getting close to finishing the improvements on the 7th Avenue intersections,” said Chad Mozol, MDT Engineering Project Manager. “After the signals are installed, the contractor will have to return when temperatures are warmer to apply a seal and cover (chip seal) and the final striping to the road.”

During construction expect reduced speed limits, temporary lane closures and delays of up to 10 minutes. Peach Street will be closed between 6th and 7th Avenues from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31. Drivers can detour using 5th Avenue and Tamarack Street during this time.

This summer, crews will return to apply a chip seal and final striping, officially completing the project, MDT said.