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  • MDT Seeks Comments on HWY 24 Bridge Replacement

    Lori Ryan, For the Courier|Dec 9, 2015

    Opheim - The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) would like to notify the public and seek comments on a proposal to replace the bridge over the Middle Fork of Porcupine Creek on Montana Highway 24 about 11 miles south of Opheim at reference post 39.3. The project is expected to extend approximately a quarter mile from each end of the bridge replacement. Proposed work includes replacing the existing structure with a two-lane bridge on the existing alignment and upgrading signage and guardrail. Work will also be necessary in order to...

  • Highway Cautionary Zones Planned for Antelope

    Lori Ryan, For The Courier|Oct 29, 2014

    The Montana Department of Transportation proposes antelope signing for a number of segments of U.S. 2 and U.S. 191 in Valley and Phillips counties. Proposed work includes developing wildlife cautionary zones for wintering pronghorn antelope. This will be achieved by utilizing folding signs that will be opened when antelope are wintering in the area and closed when antelope are not present. In the case of Nashua and Bowdoin, cautionary zone the addition of a blinking yellow light to notify motorists of lingering or crossing antelope will be...