Beginning this week, road work on the Highway 93 West reconstruction project will start at 6 a.m. and end at 10 p.m.

General contractor Schellinger Construction says the new hours will allow crews to complete construction during hours with lower traffic.

Work previously ran from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Commuters are advised to choose alternate routes or plan for delays and occasional one-lane traffic during construction hours.

“As a local construction company, it is our goal to treat the residents of Whitefish as our neighbors,” said Marc Blanden, project manager for Schellinger Construction. “Minimizing delays is important to everyone impacted by the project and so it is a top priority for Schellinger Construction. With this and other initiatives, we will continue to seek out ways to best serve the community throughout the duration of this project.”

Upon completion of work, the Karrow to Mountainside project will deliver a wider highway, new bike paths and sidewalks. Additionally, the project includes a new storm drain system, water system, and sanitary sewer system.