Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
The construction project for improvements on the Whitetail Road are underway. Miles of new fencing outlines the current and new sections of the road. Heavy equipment is being used to move tons of dirt and remove enormous amounts of rock in the more northern section of the project. Anyone using the road should be aware that during weekdays there could be extended delays due to the type of rock removal being done in several sections. The road in this area is one-way only and controlled by stop lights. Photo by Arlene Weber
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has begun construction on roadway improvements on 10.3 miles of Whitetail Road (S-399) in Jefferson County between Boulder and Whitehall. The project will increase safety and reduce the amount of maintenance necessary for Jefferson County by improving the roadway surface and drainage. The project is expected to be completed in fall 2020.
The project is divided into two segments. The first segment of the project starts near
Antelope Lane and extends north on the gravel surface ending approximately a half mile beyond the National Forest boundary. Improvements include raising and rebuilding the gravel road, improving ditch drainage, installing culverts, and reducing sharp curves.
The second segment of the project starts at the intersection of Whitetail and Hot Springs roads and continues north to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Improvements include repaving the roadway and installing a large culvert at the Little Boulder River crossing.
During construction, traffic on Whitetail Road will be reduced to one lane and controlled with pilot cars, traffic signals or flaggers through work zones. Motorists should expect up to 15-minute delays during the day.
MDT will continue to notify the public of anticipated construction scheduling and impacts
To sign up for construction email updates, text BOULDER to 42828. Questions and comments can be sent to Brandon@rbci.net or by phone at (406) 465- 3350. More information and project updates can be found at: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/southbouldersouth/
The Montana Department of Transportation, Montana Contractor's Association and our construction partners are taking the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously. MDT has implemented several measures to help keep employees, contractors and the public safe during the construction season. MDT will continue to follow state and federal guidelines and apply safe practices.
April is National Work Zone Safety Week (April 20-24). MDT reminds drivers to pay attention, slow down and be careful as you pass through a work zone.
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Alternative accessible formats of this document will be provided on request. Persons who need an alternative format should contact the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, PO Box 201001, Helena, MT 59620. Telephone 406-444-5416 or Montana Relay Service at 711.
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