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MDT Roadwork – Lake Helena Drive Starting the Week of September 27

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Helena Sand and Gravel will be making roadway improvements to Lake Helena Drive in Lewis and Clark County. Construction is scheduled to begin the week of September 27, 2021.
The project begins at the intersection of East Main Street and Lake Helena Drive at RP 0.0. It continues for approximately 0.5 miles north, ending just south of the intersection of Lewis Street and Lake Helena Drive. Construction includes milling and paving to improve the surface, pavement marking and signage will also be upgraded.
Milling, hauling, and paving operations are anticipated to be completed in 3 days, depending on the weather, other work will be completed by the end of October.

Road closure dates will be posted when available.

  • Work will occur 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
  • Delays of up to 15 minutes may be encountered.
  • Expect single-lane traffic on Lake Helena Drive controlled by signals and/or flaggers.
  • Part of this work will require full closure of Lake Helena Drive between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, daily. Lewis Street will remain open during these times.
  • Expect reduced speeds. Please use caution through work zones, and watch for workers on the roadway and shoulder, and vehicles entering and exiting the roadway.
Overhead view of Lake Helena Drive with signage indicators for closure.
Click or tap image for a larger view.
  • September 27, 2021 in LCC

Stop Sign Revisions East of Montana Avenue Thursday, September 23, 2021

The City of East Helena is continuing its stop sign revision work east of Montana Ave.  Crews will be placing stop signs at the intersections of East Riggs Street for all cross-traffic between Montana Avenue and Kalispell Avenue.  They will also be removing stop signs at the intersections of Grand and Groschell; Grand and Dudley; and Clark and Prickly Pear. This work is scheduled to take place on Thursday 9/23/2021.  Click or tap on the map below for a larger image. Please contact Public Works Director Kevin Ore with any questions at 227-5321.

Overhead satellite view of East Riggs Street in East Helena
East Riggs Street between Montana Avenue & Kalispell Avenue
  • September 22, 2021

Wylie Drive Daytime Road Closure and Detour September 1st, 2021

Northwestern Energy will be performing work for their gas gate station located at 112 Wylie Drive on September 1st. All Wylie Drive traffic between Main Street and Gail Street will be detoured to Third Street from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

  • August 27, 2021

Schools Are Open – New Speed Limits Valley Drive & Near Radley Elementary School

Map of area with new slower speed zones.

Please remember to slow down, schools are open.

The City of East Helena has made some speed limit reductions along Valley Drive south of Prickly Pear Elementary and around Radley Elementary School.

Valley Drive is now a 25MPH zone from Highway 12 to Plant Road and is shown in green on the map. East Clinton street and North Thurman Avenue now have a 15MPH school zone during school hours and is shown in blue on the map.

Please call the City of East Helena Public Works Director Kevin Ore during business hours with any questions at 406-227-5321.

Wylie Drive Daytime Closure & Detour August 9th-20th

Northwestern Energy will be performing work within the City of East Helena for their gas gate station located at 112 Wylie Drive from August 9th through August 20th, 2021. All Wylie Drive traffic between Main Street and Gail Street will be detoured to 3rd Street from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For a larger image of the closure area, please click or tap here, for a pdf document of the area click or tap here. For more information on the closure/detour, please call East Helena Public Works Director Kevin Ore at 406-227-5321.

Valley Drive Lane Closure August 2nd-5th

NorthWestern Energy will be installing poles between East Helena High School and Lewis & Clark County Search & Rescue on the east side of Valley Drive. This will require a one-lane closure Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, August 2nd – 4th.

The pole being replaced on Thursday, August 5th will require a 4-hour closure of both lanes. Traffic will be routed through La Casa Grande Subdivision from Bandera to Cobre.

  • July 30, 2021

Sale and Discharge of Fireworks

The City of East Helena has laws limiting the days and times that fireworks can be sold and discharged as well as the of type of fireworks that can be sold and/or discharged.

The sale of fireworks is allowed by a City of East Helena authorized fireworks stand within the city limits (within purple line). The sale of fireworks is allowed from ten o’clock (10:00) A.M. to ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. on June 24 through July 3 and from ten o’clock (10:00) A.M. to twelve o’clock (12:00) midnight on July 4. For New Years fireworks sale dates and times, please see the current City Code online or in PDF format here.

Discharge hours within the city limits are from ten o’clock (10:00) A.M. to ten o’clock (10:00) P.M. on July 1st through July 3rd and ten o’clock (10:00) A.M. until twelve o’clock (12:00) midnight on July 4th.

A list of permissible fireworks allowed to be sold and/or discharged within the City of East Helena is available by clicking or tapping here.

For more information, including licensing questions, please call or visit City Hall:
306 E. Main Street in East Helena
(406) 227-5321
Open Monday-Friday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. sans Holidays

The Montana Legislature passed, and the Governor signed, House Bill 215 during the recent 2021 session. Effective immediately, HB 215 aligned state law MCA 50-37-105 with federal law 27 CFR 555.11. Although certain fireworks such as roman candles are allowed to be sold and discharged in areas in Montana, such as Lewis and Clark County, the City of East Helena will review and consider allowing these types fireworks to be sold and discharged within the city limits.

  • June 26, 2021

2021 East Helena Rodeo

2021 East Helena Rodeo

East Helena Rodeo Flyer for July 8, 2021
Click or Tap for PDF
Thursday Rodeo

Sponsored by the
East Helena Valley
Rodeo Association
(Facebook Page)

East Helena Rodeo Grounds
(Hwy 12 & Hwy 282,
across from
American Chemet)

Thursday, July 8th, 2021
Lewis & Clark In-County
Timed Events Rodeo
–
This year’s rodeo is a memorial to
George Eichhorn
.
Thursday, July 8th 6:30PM
Gates Open 5:30PM
Admission: $5 Per Adult
Children 12 Years and Under Free
Click or Tap for PDF Flyer


Friday July 9th &
Saturday July 10th 2021
East Helena Valley Rodeo Association
2021 – 57th Annual NRA Rodeo
Friday, July 9th & July 10th
Pre-Rodeo 6PM – Rodeo 7PM
Click or Tap for PDF Flyer

East Helena Rodeo Flyer for July 9 and July 10, 2021
Click or Tap for PDF
Friday & Saturday Rodeo
  • June 23, 2021

Yard Waste Disposal Site Closed June 11th through July 2nd

The City of East Helena yard waste disposal site off of Plant Road will be closed June 11th through July 2nd due to road construction. The yard waste site cannot be accessed during this time. Please contact Public Works Director Kevin Ore for more information: (406) 459-3769

  • June 10, 2021

Monday, May 31, 2021 Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony – VFW Post 10010

The annual East Helena VFW Cory Dullum Post 10010 Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony will take place on Monday, May 31, 2021 starting at 11AM at the VFW, 113 W. Main Street in East Helena. The parade will begin at 11AM with the customary cannon firing and proceed east to Main Street Park where a ceremony will take place in honor of Memorial Day.

Please remember to honor and mourn the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

Nighttime East Helena Servicemembers Monument Flags at 1/2 Staff
East Helena Main Street Park
Servicemembers Monument

  • May 29, 2021

Monday, May 31st City Offices Closed for Memorial Day

The City of East Helena City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 31, 2021 for Memorial Day and will open on Tuesday morning, June 1st at 8AM. Scheduled Monday garbage pickup services will occur on Tuesday June 1st.

Enjoy your holiday and please remember to honor those that have died in the performance of their military service to our country. The VFW Cory Dullum Post 10010 Main Street Park ceremony will start at 11AM at the VFW, 113 W. Main Street in East Helena with the parade to the Main Street Park Servicemembers Monument.

City of East Helena City Hall
306 E. Main Street
PO Box 1170
East Helena, Montana 59635

City of East Helena 2021 Growth Policy Update – Approved

2021 Growth Policy front cover.

The City of East Helena first adopted a growth policy in 2009 and updated it in 2014. In 2020 and early 2021 the East Helena Planning Board, the public, and important stakeholders, with the financial assistance of a Montana Department of Commerce CDBG grant, went through the public process and updated the 2014 Growth Policy. On May 4, 2021, The East Helena City Council held a public hearing and passed a resolution approving the 2021 Update to the East Helena Growth Policy.

Many thanks goes out to the East Helena Planning Board for their efforts to complete the updated Growth Policy as well as the public participants who gave their input and those that took the 2020 public survey.

Additionally, thank you to the Montana Department of Commerce and their CDBG program for the financial assistance.

Click or tap here, or on the Growth Policy cover, to open or download a PDF copy of the East Helena 2021 Growth Policy.

East Helena Vol. Fire Department 2021 LLS Firefighter Stairclimb Fundraiser

For years Volunteer Fire Chief Troy Maness and members of the East Helena Volunteer Fire Department have participated in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Firefighter Stairclimb. Once again this year Chief Maness will be participating to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The Firefighter Stairclimb is the world’s largest on-air stair climb competition. Open only to career, volunteer, or retired firefighters, this event features over 2,000+ members of the fire service who must register, commit to raising a minimum of $300/person for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. On May 15, from coast to coast, will virtually ascend the tallest building in Seattle.

To learn more and make a donation, please visit the East Helena Vol. Fire Department’s LLS web page or Chief Maness’ personal page.

Volunteer Fire Chief Troy Maness teaching local Scouts.

East Helena Volunteer Fire Chief spends countless hours training existing and new volunteer members. Additionally, the Chief gives tours of the Fire Station and teaches community members and local youth organizations about the equipment that is used to fight fires.

2021 Growth Policy Update Public Hearing – May 4, 2021

The City of East Helena City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the April 2021 Draft Growth Policy at 7PM on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in Room 108 (Gym) of City Hall, 306 E. Main Street in East Helena.

The City of East Helena Planning Board has prepared a draft update to the East Helena Growth Policy and on March 24, 2021 conducted a public hearing. The East Helena Planning Board has made a recommendation to the City Council to approve the April 2021 Draft Growth Policy.

For more information, please read the Public Hearing Notice available in PDF format here, or by clicking or tapping on the text below. An electronic copy of the draft Growth Policy in PDF format is available here and a hard copy can be viewed at East Helena City Hall during normal business hours in the Administration Department.

Growth Policy Update Public Hearing Notice (PDF)

April 2021 Draft Growth Policy (PDF)

ADA Notice: The City of East Helena is committed to providing access to persons with disabilities for its meetings in compliance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Montana Human Rights Act. The City will not exclude persons with disabilities from participation at its meetings or otherwise deny them the City’s services, programs, or activities. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations to participate in the City’s meetings, services, programs or activities should contact the City Clerk as soon as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange for the requested accommodation, at (406) 227-5321.

Wylie Drive Closed To Through Traffic April 5th – 16th, 2021

Please be aware that Wylie Drive from Big Sky Loop to Cottage Road will be closed to through traffic for extensive concrete repairs on the Canal Bridge from April 5th to April 16th.

Residential access will be available but access between Highway 12 and Canyon Ferry Lane will not be available.

The bridge is next to Raghorn Drive and residents may access their properties from either Canyon Ferry or the East Helena side depending on which side of the bridge they are on.

Barricades will be up and must be obeyed. For questions, please contact the Lewis and Clark County Road and Bridge Department at 406-447-8031.

Click or Tap here for a PDF map of the closure location or here for an interactive(website) map of the closure location.

  • April 1, 2021 in LCC