Flathead Electric Co-op managing Swan Lake area vegetation to mitigate wildfires, prevent future power outages
Update | October 9, 2024
Crews are now finished with work requiring flagging on Mile Markers 75-78 of Montana Highway 83 in the Swan Lake area. The public will continue to observe crews working in the Swan Lake area for the remainder of the year, but flagging will not be required. Flathead Electric Cooperatives thanks the public for their patience during this vegetation management project in support of improved electric system reliability and safety. If you have questions, please call the Co-op at 406-751-4483.
Update | October 7, 2024
During the week of October 7, crews will work just north of Mile Marker 75. Crews are nearing the end of this project.
Update | September 30, 2024
During the week of September 30, crews will work south of Ross Point Drive and just north of Mile Marker 75.
Update | September 23, 2024
During the week of September 23, work will continue between Mile Markers 75 and 76. Crews are currently halfway between the two mile markers. Progress has been ahead of schedule to this point.
Update | September 16, 2024
During the week of September 16, crews will work between Mile Markers 75 and 76. This mile of the project will take the longest.
Update | September 9, 2024
During the week of September 9, crews will work in the area just south of Mile Marker 77.
Original Post | August 30, 2024
SWAN LAKE, Montana – Flathead Electric Cooperative (FEC) will perform tree trimming and other vegetation management work on Highway 83, Mile Markers 75 – 78, along Swan Lake this fall. Work will occur intermittently Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will from time to time require a one-lane closure of Highway 83. Traffic control measures will be in place when crews are present.
Vegetation management in this area is necessary to improve safety for the traveling public, as dead trees adjacent to the highway will be removed. This work will also mitigate potential wildfire starts and help to prevent future power outages.
Information about the intermittent closure will be updated as the work progresses and shared on Flathead Electric Cooperative’s website and Facebook page.
