AUGUSTA — Augusta’s small-town charm and mountain backdrop make it a popular stop for visitors from across Montana, especially in the spring and summer months.
Suzi Taylor, the President of the Augusta Area Chamber of Commerce says, “We have a lot of people from the Great Falls area who just come here for a day trip. They’ll cruise up to the mountains, sightsee, they’ll shop, they’ll come and eat and then go home. And it’s a great day or a great weekend.”
Aneesa Coomer talks with Augusta residents - watch the video: Highway 21 project will cause road closure near Augusta
But next spring and summer, a major road project will temporarily change the route for many heading into town.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) plans to replace three key structures along Highway 21: th