Ronan road construction to pause for Fourth of July
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News from Big Sky Public Relations on behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation
RONAN — This week, crews will be onsite Monday through Thursday, from 5 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Friday until midday.
Work will pause for the Fourth of July starting Saturday, July 1, through Tuesday, July 4, to accommodate increased holiday traffic and to give workers time to spend with their families. Crews will return on Wednesday, July 5.
It is anticipated that there will be fewer traffic delays when traveling through the construction zone; however, flaggers will still be present at the truck turnarounds at Round Butte Road with Terrace Lake Road and Old US 93 with 3rd Ave.intersections.
Spring Creek Road Update: Work continues on the new approach to Lake Seed. Once the approach is complete, Spring Creek Road at US 93 will be permanently closed. The closure is expected to take place at the end of June.
Round Butte Road Mill & Fill-Ronan:
Work continues on the Round Butte Road resurfacing project. The westbound lane is now paved and milling operations are underway on the eastbound lane. The project is anticipated to be completed early next week.
For more information on the Round Butte Road Mill & Fill project, visit: mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/roundbutteroad/
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 directly at sloane@bigskypublicrelations.com 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 Fourth of July 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. To help ensure everyone enjoys a safe holiday weekend, 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 celebrate Fourth of July, 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.
