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• Residents resist roundabout in Milltown Play Video

  May 15, 2012 12:38 AM

  MILLTOWN- Another roundabout debate has Missoula County residents heated. The Bonner Milltown Community Council set out to speak on behalf of those residents and met Monday night to develop an opinion. Whether it's a traffic signal or a roundabout, the Montana Department of Transportation is moving forward with some... more »

• MDT planners take closer look at Badrock Canyon improvements

  March 29, 2012 11:08 AM

  COLUMBIA FALLS- Montana Department of Transportation planners are moving into the next phase of planning to improve U.S. Highway 2 through Badrock Canyon. The highway east of Columbia Falls to Hungry Horse is one of the more dangerous stretches of road in Northwest Montana, not only because of its... more »

• Hi-Line road closure update Play Video

  March 19, 2012 9:26 PM

  The Montana Department of Transportation released the following information about road conditions on the Hi-Line as of 6:15 pm on Monday: MT-66, From Hays to Harlem is CLOSED S-241, From Harlem to Turner HAS SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS POSTED because of blowing and drifting snow/reduced visibility S-241, Turner... more »

• Missoula Brooks Street crash study complete Play Video

  February 29, 2012 11:42 PM

  MISSOULA- Missoula's major southern corridor has a history of major crashes, so Missoula City Council members asked the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) to study some of the reasons for the wrecks in hopes of making some improvements. MDT hired consultants with Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA) to conduct... more »

• Teamsters file unfair labor practice charge against State of MT Play Video

  February 8, 2012 11:05 PM

  HELENA- Teamsters Union 2 is filing an unfair labor practice charge against the State of Montana. The union is made up of about 330 state snow plow and truck drivers. Union Secretary Dan Doogan says MT Department of Transportation (MDT) management interfered with the union's right to represent its... more »

• Snow plow drivers still negotiating with state

  February 3, 2012 8:31 PM

  The Teamsters Union is continuing its labor negotiations with the State of Montana through the weekend. On Friday representatives for over 330 snow plow and truck drivers met with the state to try and reach a deal. The Teamsters are asking for more pay, a different work schedule, and... more »

• Snow plow drivers say strike is still an option Play Video

  January 25, 2012 11:40 PM

  HELENA- State of Montana truck and snow plow drivers say that going on strike is a still an option, but they have a meeting scheduled with a state mediator to discuss alternatives. Teamsters 2 Union voted to reject to state's final bargaining offer and strike back in December and... more »

• MDT workers considering strike make an average of $38K

  January 20, 2012 10:23 PM

  Many have been asking questions about Thursday's report that some Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) employees may consider going on strike. The Teamsters Union voted to reject the state's final bargaining offer and are considering striking. Many viewers and online commenters want to know how much these workers make.... more »

• MDT workers may go on strike Play Video

  January 19, 2012 11:20 PM

  More than 300 Montana state workers are considering going on strike. The Teamsters Union is made up of maintenance workers, machinists, and laborers, and Union Secretary Dan Doogan says about 330 Teamsters work at the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT). "In the winter time they keep these highways... more »

• Prevent corrosive car damage this winter Play Video

  December 27, 2011 7:18 PM

  KALISPELL- Traveling around the Treasure State during the winter months can be a dirty affair, coating vehicles with sand, salt, dirt and chemicals. The Montana Department of Transportation does uses a less corrosive chemical to keep roads free from snow and ice to lessen the chances of chemical damages... more »

• MDT works to keep drivers safe, happy Play Video

  December 16, 2011 5:24 PM

  The deicer used on Montana roads keeps everyone happy. Drivers feel safer on the road, the chemicals are environmentally friendly and the solution also helps cars stay "spick and span". The biodegradable corrosion inhibitor mixed with salt is what you see being sprayed onto roadways from MDT trucks, to... more »

• Both I-90 lanes near Livingston reopened to most vehicles Play Video

  November 17, 2011 2:27 PM

  LIVINGSTON- Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) says road conditions in the Livingston area are currently dry and that westbound lanes of Interstate 90 from mile post 330 and 337 are now open to most vehicle travel but all semis and towing units must continue to detour through Livingston. Early... more »

• Wye construction underway

  July 26, 2011 7:10 PM

  MISSOULA- A busy Western Montana intersection is getting busier with construction. The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is making improvements at the "Wye" in its "Junction 90 North" project. MDT Missoula District Administrator Doug Moeller said the changes will help address crash history. "What we're seeing is, as... more »

• MDT looks at safety improvements east of Polson

  July 13, 2011 12:30 AM

  POLSON- State engineers are hoping that a small highway project near Polson will help pay in big safety benefits. The Montana Department of Transportation has worked up plans for the improvements for a busy stretch of Montana Highway 35 about three miles east of town. Engineers are proposing to... more »

• U.S. 93 Polson Corridor discussion planned

  June 20, 2011 12:49 PM

  POLSON- Transportation officials along with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Lake County officials and the City of Polson will be hosting the the final informational meeting on the U.S. 93 Polson Corridor Study. The meeting is set for Wednesday, June 29th in the Polson High School auditorium beginning... more »

• Preliminary injunction hearing on megaloads complete

  May 18, 2011 8:54 PM

  MISSOULA- A Deer Lodge County judge will weigh three days of testimony to determine whether to grant a preliminary injunction to halt construction for the Kearl Module Transport Project on Missoula County highways. Missoula County and three conservation groups as the plaintiff maintain the Montana Department of Transportation did... more »

• MDT weighs in on Kalispell alternate route construction

  May 11, 2011 10:52 PM

  KALISPELL- Wednesday was the last chance for the public to weigh on the plans for the northern half of the Highway 93 Alternate Route as the Montana Department of Transportation is finalizing the construction blueprint. Montana Department of Transportation officials have heard from public about what they did and... more »

• Megaload protestors, supporters plan Missoula Co. rallies

  March 8, 2011 12:25 AM

  UPDATE: MISSOULA-The group All Against the Haul, which is helping to organize Missoula protests against the megaload shipments has changed their rally plans. According to their Facebook page , "The Higgins St. March/Vigil and the Midnight Reserve Street Rally are postponed until Wednesday, due to changes reported on Conoco's hotline... more »

• MDT launches campaign to fight impaired driving

  December 7, 2010 8:15 PM

  MISSOULA - The Montana Department of Transportation is launching a new campaign to stop drunk driving. Plan2Live and urges people to make positive decisions and find a ride home before they start drinking alcohol. "It just makes sense. Just like how you're going to choose what you wear, where... more »

• MT State employee fired for misuse of fuel cards

  November 16, 2010 8:12 AM

  HELENA - Montana Department of Transportation Director Jim Lynch told state legislators on Monday that a state employee has been fired after allegedly misusing the state's gas cards. This news comes months after the Legislative Audit Division found reason to believe the MDT didn't have proper safety measures in... more »

• Comments sought on proposed Missoula traffic signal

  October 18, 2010 10:49 AM

  MISSOULA - The Montana Department of Transportation is looking to get some feedback on a proposal at add a traffic signal at the intersection of Airway Boulevard and West Broadway. The proposed work includes installation of a traffic signal and modifications of the pedestrian crossing across Airway Blvd. to... more »

• Input on new Lolo road design sought

  September 21, 2010 4:00 PM

  LOLO - Transportation officials are looking to hear from the public about a proposal that would change U.S. Highway 93 South near Lolo School. The Montana Department of Transportation is looking to make several changes to the intersection of Highway 93 and Tyler Way, including adding an additional... more »

• Comment sought on proposed Flathead roadwork

  July 13, 2010 3:53 PM

  ESSEX - The Montana Department of Transportation is looking for public comment on a plan to resurface about five miles of U.S. Highway 2 in Flathead County. The project begins about 3.7 miles east of Essex, at reference marker 184.3, and extends easterly 5.2 miles to reference marker 189.9,... more »

• Frenchtown road work starting

  June 6, 2010 2:51 PM

  FRENCHTOWN - The Montana Department of Transportation is advising travelers to be prepared for som possible delays and reduced speeds when the roadwork on I-90 begins in Frenchtown on Monday. MDT reports that Frontier West plans to start the Frenchtown Interchange project, Monday, June 7th, where the work will... more »

• Traffic light upgrades proposed for Missoula

  May 20, 2010 12:01 PM

  MISSOULA - The Montana Department of Transportation wants to hear from the public about a proposal to upgrade several traffic lights in the Missoula area. The MDT is looking at upgrading hardware on several major Missoula roads including U.S. Highway 93, U.S. Highway 12, Russell Street, Stephens Avenue, Orange... more »

• UPDATE: Highway 35 Watch Program

  May 11, 2010 10:58 PM

  NEAR BIGFORK - The Montana Department of Transportation launched a Highway Watch program on Highway 35 and U.S. Highway 93 around Flathead Lake back in February. State officials are now gearing up for the busy tourist season on the road, so we checked back in with MDT to see... more »

• Busted by Booze: MDT says ads are a success

  May 11, 2010 10:34 PM

  MISSOULA - In an attempt to combat drinking and driving on state highways, The Montana Department of Transportation made an advertising investment in 2006. The ads have garnered major attention for the emotional, real life, accounts from real Montana families who have been affected by the tragedies of drinking... more »

• Western MT bridge work starting up

  April 27, 2010 3:06 PM

  FRENCHTOWN - Montana Department of Transportation officials have nailed down construction dates for re-decking projects on Interstate 90 bridges outside of Missoula. While some of the prep work has already begun, the bridge gaining the most attention is for Frenchtown residents, who can expect to see construction start June... more »