UPDATE: 8:55 a.m. - Feb. 22, 2023
KALISPELL - The Flathead County Department of Roads and Bridges has reopened Hodgson Road from Trumble Creek Road west to the Whitefish River.
The road had been closed on Tuesday due to winds and blowing snow.
(second report: 3:54 p.m. - Feb. 21, 2023)
KALISPELL - A section of road near Columbia Falls will remain closed into Wednesday.
The Flathead County Department of Roads and Bridges has decided not to reopen Hodgson Road from Trumble Creek Road west to the Whitefish River.
County officials say travel through the section of roadway remains unsafe.
The situation will be reassessed on Wednesday morning, according to a news release.
(first report: 1:16 p.m. - Feb. 21, 2023)
KALISPELL – Winter weather has prompted officials to close a section of a road in the Columbia Falls area.
Officials have announced that Hodgson Road is closed from Trumble Creek Road west to the Whitefish River due to whiteout conditions.
Drivers are advised to find an alternate route.