Good morning,
We hope you have a safe and happy Labor Day!
Work on the Ronan-North project has paused starting today, Friday, September 1, for the holiday weekend. Work will resume on Tuesday, September 5.
Even though crews will not be onsite, the speed limit remains at 35 mph. Please remember to follow posted speed limits when driving through the project site.
When Riverside Contracting crews return, topsoil placement in preparation for seeding and landscaping will continue. Lanes will be closed in the areas where this work is underway.
Erosion control and electrical work will also be occurring. All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.
Next week, crews will be onsite Tuesday, September 5, through Friday, September 8, from 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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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
Alternative accessible formats of this document will be provided on request. Persons who need an alternative format should contact the Office of Civil Rights, Montana Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, PO Box 201001, Helena, MT 59620. Telephone 406-444-5416 or Montana Relay Service at 711.
Sloane Stinson
Account Executive
Big Sky Public Relations
406-880-1057
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