Wed September 27, 2017
Montana Develops State Freight Plan, Invites Comment
The draft Montana Freight Plan is available for comment. This is the state's first plan to provide guidance for both short- and long-term freight-related transportation investment decisions. The Montana Freight Plan was developed in accordance with 49 USC 70202 and in alignment with MDT's long range multi-modal policy plan, TranPlanMT....
Thu September 14, 2017
FAA Announces Another Round of Airport Infrastructure Grants
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Sept. 13 the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $264 million in airport infrastructure grants to 95 airports in 31 states across the United States as part of the FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP)....
Wed August 30, 2017
CMG Construction: Building the Future in Bozeman, Mont.
CMG Construction LLC, a privately-owned company specializing in heavy development and structural work for commercial and civil infrastructure projects nationwide, announced plans to open new offices and add staff as it continues to experience growth in Montana and across the country....
Wed August 30, 2017
MDT to Meet About U.S. 287 Reconstruction Near Toston
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to invite the public to an open house and informational meeting to present the latest plans to reconstruct U.S. Highway 287 near Toston from reference post 85.9 to reference post 89.3....
Chuck Harvey - Wed August 16, 2017
MDT Makes Improvements on U.S. Highway 212
Work has rolled into its ninth month on a $23.2 million Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) project to reconstruct about 9.9 mi. of U.S. Highway 212 from Rockvale to south of Laurel. The stretch of highway is located within Carbon and Yellowstone counties....
Wed July 19, 2017
Transportation Funding: Advocates Weigh in at ARTBA Workshop
More than 130 transportation design and construction professionals, chamber of commerce executives, and officials with better roads groups and state transportation agencies from 36 states came together July 12 in the Nation's Capital to share best practices for advancing transportation funding legislation and ballot initiatives during the 4th Annual National Workshop for State & Local Transportation Advocates....
Matt Volz - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Wed July 19, 2017
Judge Blocks Montana Dam Again Over Threat to Fish
HELENA, MONT. (AP) A judge blocked construction of a $59 million irrigation dam because of the potential threat to an ancient fish species in Montana's Yellowstone River just three months after he lifted a previous injunction on the project....
Wed July 05, 2017
MDT Seeks Public's Input on Culvert Project Near Chinook
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to repair/replace up to 37 culverts spanning about 24 mi. of U.S. Highway 2 east of Chinook in Blaine County....
Wed May 24, 2017
Voters Overwhelmingly Approve School Bonds for New Construction
Three Montana cities have passed school bonds for construction, including a $125 million bond in Bozeman to build a new high school and remodel the current one. School districts throughout the state held elections on May 2 to choose school board members and request operating levies....
Thu May 11, 2017
Open Job Bids for Montana Rail Park
As of May 9, project bids for a rail park located in Flathead, Montana have opened. The proposed Glacier Rail Park will a rail-served industrial facility serving Montana's northwest region. Partial funding has come from the US Department of Transportation via the Transportation Investment Generating Economic grant....
