Montana Department of Transportation

Did you know MDT gives its snow plows hilarious names? Here are a few you'll see as you travel through the state.

Don't Get Caught. Make Sure You Know Montana's Left Lane Law

The Montana Department of Transportation has announced the 2024 closure day for this scenic highway.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner, L&J Construction Group LLC, have substantially completed improvements on North Interchange Road in Dillon. The half-mile segment received new pavement, seal and cover (chip seal), bridge repairs, new guardrail, and new signage. Permanent epoxy pavement markings are expected to be completed in late August.

There will be several areas of road construction taking place in Butte over the next several months affecting travel as well as on-street parking and access to driveways in certain situations in a number of areas around town. The work is being done as a part of the Butte Pavement Preservation Project and is being handled by the Montana Department of Transportation and Hollow Contracting.

Here's everything you need to know about Montana's most beautiful highway, including the opening date!

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner, L&J Construction Group LLC, anticipate improving North Interchange Road in Dillon beginning mid-April. The work on the half-mile segment will consist of removing and replacing approximately 2 inches of pavement, seal and cover (chip seal), bridge repairs, new guardrail, and new signage and pavement markings.

Inevitably with the arrival of warmer weather in Southwest Montana comes a noticeable increase in road construction, repair and upgrades all across the Treasure State. This year, however, things here in Southwest Montana will really kick in this week as the Montana Department of Transportation along with Sletten Construction will begin rehabilitating 7 bridges in and around the Butte area on Interstates 15 and 90. Here are the bridges that will be affected and what the Montana Department of Transportation says you can expect.

Montana DOT reduces speed limit on I90 in Bozeman from 75 MPH to 65 MPH. New signs installed for driver awareness.

Do you have a youngster with a love of art and an itch for aviation? The Montana Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division is sponsoring an Aviation Awareness Art Contest that is open to all students in grades K through12 in any Montana public, private or home school. The contest is designed to broaden knowledge of aviation and aerospace and to promote careers in these industries and the contest is open through April 14th.