Northwestern Energy Gives Update on Utility Work in Great Falls

The familiar sure sign of spring and summer have finally been happening across the city of Great Falls and for pretty much all of the state.  Mother Nature has been nice, and traffic cones are everywhere.

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As updates continue across the Electric City's aging gas line service, projects are popping up across town, and a new one has just been announced with NorthWestern Energy as they continue to work through the nice weather in central Montana.

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Northwestern Energy Gives Update on Utility Work in Great Falls

You may have noticed the Northwestern Energy crews working downtown the past several weeks, near the 5th street area.  That construction is in the final phase, and now the work will move to a new portion of the city.

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The new work involves the areas along 32nd Street North between 1st and 3rd Avenue North in Great Falls.

Crews will be on hand to install a new section of natural gas main beginning on May 4, 2026, with the project expected to last about two weeks.  The project is part of an expansion and upgrade of approximately 400ft of 8" gas line to help with and support future growth in the area.

Possible Delays and Detours During the Construction in Great Falls Neighborhood

If you travel this area often, you may encounter delays or even detours during the two weeks of construction.  NorthWestern Energy stated through social media that "temporary lane closures, flaggers, and possible detours are expected".

Updates to the gas line service throughout Great Falls will continue through the summer as weather allows.  For more information on road closures, check the NorthWestern Energy social media here.