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|May 6, 2026
RICHEY – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) invites the public to an in-person open house to learn more about the Richey – Northeast Rural Reconstruction project along Montana Highway 200 (MT 200) in Richland and Dawson counties. The open house will be held on Tuesday, May 19, from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the Richey Public Schools Cafeteria, 205 Royal Ave. E., Richey. This event will not include a formal presentation. Residents are encouraged to drop by anytime from 3:30-6:30 p.m. to view project displays, speak directly with the pro...
Ella Currier|Jun 11, 2025
FAIRVIEW, MT – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction Inc. are returning to place seal and cover (chip seal), signage, and permanent roadway markings on the Fairview West project. Chip sealing extends the life of the roadway, prevents water from penetrating the pavement, and enhances the safety of the driving surface. As we move into the project’s next phase, your safety remains our top priority. Please watch for crews and signage in the cone zone in the next few weeks. This work will include mobile ope...
Ella Currier|Nov 6, 2024
FAIRVIEW - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction Inc. are wrapping up major operations on the Fairview West project. The Fairview West project reconstructed six miles of Montana Highway 201 (MT 201), including two miles of new alignment north of Fairview. As part of the realignment, a new intersection was constructed at MT 201 and Montana Highway 200 (MT 200) north of town, which is expected to reduce commercial traffic congestion in Fairview and enhance...
Ella Currier|Dec 13, 2023
Culbertson - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River Construction have substantially completed the U.S. 2 – Culbertson project. The project reconstructed approximately one mile of US Highway 2 (US 2) in Culbertson, beginning west of 3rd Ave. W. and continuing east towards the Culbertson Museum. In addition to rehabilitating the roadway surface, crews installed new curb, gutter, storm drainage, sidewalks, and signage throughout the project area. “We thank the public for their patience and support throughout this pro...
Ella Currier|Apr 13, 2022
Circle, MT - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) recently issued new load postings for the Cottonwood Creek Bridge, on MT 200, 8 miles northeast of Circle, in McCone County; the Bluff Creek Bridge, on MT 200, 14 miles southwest of Richey, in Dawson County; the Skull Creek Bridge, on MT 200, 18 miles west of Brockway, in McCone County; and the Horse Creek Bridge on Horse Creek Road, 1 mile west of Circle, in McCone County. The postings are part of a multi-year effort to update load ratings and postings on Montana bridges as mandated...