Here’s Why Hesper Road Will Be Closed from August to Thanksgiving

Heads Up: Hesper Road Closure Begins August 4 for Major Utility Work

Drivers on the West End will want to mark their calendars for Monday, August 4, when a stretch of Hesper Road will be completely closed for several months. The closure will impact the section between Shiloh Road and 48th Street West. It is tied to a major infrastructure project crucial for Billings’ future water needs.

The work involves a comprehensive list of utility improvements, including deep road excavation, stormwater and reservoir drain installations, utility relocations, culvert work, and additional projects. It’s all part of the $68 million West End Water Treatment Plant and reservoir system, a major Public Works initiative that aims to strengthen our city’s water supply for decades to come.

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While road closures are always a hassle, this one is for a good cause. Once completed, the new facility will help ensure Billings has the water capacity it needs as our population continues to grow.

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City engineers are cautiously optimistic that the project will wrap up in time for Thanksgiving (November 27), at which point Hesper Road will reopen, just in time for holiday traffic and maybe a little snow?

In the meantime, you’ll want to plan alternate routes and give yourself some extra time if this corridor is part of your daily commute. For more updates and to track the progress of the West End Water Project, you can visit the City of Billings Public Works page here.