Construction of the southbound lanes of US Highway 93 (US 93) is underway. Crews will be installing gravel next week. Watch for trucks entering and exiting the project site.

 

Drivers continue to travel on a gravel surface between the intersection of Baptiste Road to the project's north end. Watch for shifting travel lanes and surface transitions.

 

Next week crews also plan to continue installing approaches and cattle guards on the west side of the roadway and working on the drainage channel on the east side of the road, across from Dairy Queen. Electrical work will also resume at the Round Butte Road intersection. All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.

 

Crews will be onsite Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. next week.

 

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Remember the three Ss of work zone safety when traveling through the construction zone: speed, space, and stress. Slow down when approaching work zones and follow posted speed limits. Leave adequate braking room between your vehicle and the one ahead of you. Keep your cool, pay attention, and plan for delays.

 

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call the project hotline at 406-207-4484, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information on the Ronan-North project, visit bit.ly/Ronan-North.

 

Make a Sober Ride Part of Your Labor Day Plans.

For many Montanans, Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of summer travel, culminating with Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, these summer months can also be some of the deadliest on Montana’s roads due to increased motor vehicle crashes. As part of a nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” mobilization running from August 16, 2023, through September 4, 2023, law enforcement agencies and the Montana Highway Patrol (MHP) will be increasing patrols to watch for and stop impaired drivers on Montana’s roadways. Before you make plans to travel for Labor Day weekend, plan for safe, sober transportation and insist your friends and family do the same. Remember to always buckle up before you go, as using your seat belt is your best defense against serious injury or death in the event you’re in a crash. This is a Vision Zero Message from the Montana Department of Transportation. Learn more about the goal of Vision Zero and impaired driving prevention here: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/visionzero/onereason/default.aspx#sober

 

Best wishes,

Sloane Stinson

On behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation