Downtown Great Falls Construction Project Aims to Reduce Flooding and Modernize Infrastructure

Great Falls, MT, September 19, 2026 — A significant construction project is currently in progress within downtown Great Falls, concentrating efforts on Central Avenue and its adjoining streets. The initiative is a multiyear undertaking designed to address critical issues of urban flooding and to replace aging infrastructure that serves the city.

The core objectives of this extensive project include the installation of new storm drain systems, which are intended to improve the management of rainwater and reduce the occurrence of localized flooding. Concurrently, the project involves the comprehensive upgrading of existing water mains, a vital step in ensuring a reliable and efficient water supply for the downtown area. The street itself along Central Avenue and adjacent areas is also undergoing reconstruction as part of this effort.

The current operational phase of the construction is actively progressing eastward along Central Avenue. This methodical approach aims to systematically address different sections of the targeted area. While the project is in motion, the overall completion timeline has been projected for the year 2027.

Details regarding the specific start date of the project were not provided. The contractor’s name or the specific entities managing the construction have also not been publicly detailed in the available information. The exact budget allocated for this multiyear initiative was not specified.

The scope of the work involves significant disruption but is aimed at long-term improvements for the downtown district. Residents and businesses in the affected areas are experiencing the ongoing construction as work continues towards the projected completion date.

Story summarized from the original created by Madison Collier on www.krtv.com, see more information here.

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