Helena, MT – Increased flooding across northwest Montana is creating significant travel disruptions today as rising water forces multiple road closures in Lincoln County, according to Montana Disaster and Emergency Services.
According to the Montana Highway Patrol, several key bridges have been affected by high water, prompting closures on U.S. Highway 2 between Libby and Kalispell. Officials also shut down Highway 56 between Libby and Noxon after floodwaters crossed the roadway, making travel unsafe for motorists.
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is requesting only necessary travel at this time as crews continue to assess damage and monitor rapidly changing water levels. Authorities warn that conditions may worsen through the afternoon as snowmelt and swollen waterways continue to impact rural routes and low-lying areas.
Troopers from the Montana Highway Patrol are currently assisting with response efforts, including traffic control, safety checks and coordination with local emergency teams. Drivers in the region should expect delays, detours, and potential additional closures as the situation develops.
Officials advise avoiding travel through the affected areas unless absolutely essential and recommend that residents near creeks and rivers remain alert to rising water. No timeline has been given yet for when the highways will reopen.
The Montana Highway Patrol stated that updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
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