U.S. Highway 93 construction continues, drive sober over holiday
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News from Sloane Stinson, Montana Department of Transportation
LAKE COUNTY — Next week paving will resume on the U.S. Highway 93 Ronan-North project. Riverside Contracting crews will also be working on highway approaches throughout the project area.
Drivers continue to travel on a gravel surface between the intersections of Baptiste Road to the project’s north end. Watch for shifting travel lanes and surface transitions.
Other work planned includes reconstructing 390 feet of Spring Creek Road in front of Lake Seed. Electrical work at the Round Butte Road intersection and topsoil placement in preparation for seeding and landscaping is also planned. All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.
During the week of Aug. 21, crews will be onsite Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
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: 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 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 Aug. 16, 2023, through Sept.4, 2023, law enforcement agencies and the Montana Highway Patrol 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.
