Construction Progressing On Headwaters Rest Area
Author: MT Department of Transporation
Construction is moving forward on the Montana Department of Transportation’s Headwaters Rest Area near the I 90/US 287 interchange. To serve the needs of the traveling public’s safety, this new rest area will include many modern design and safety improvements including open sight lines for patrolling, security cameras, and LED lighting throughout the interior and exterior areas. An additional feature of the new facility will be a Law Enforcement Office that will be available for use by the Broadwater County Sheriff, Montana Highway Patrol, and MDT Motor Carrier Services.
Over the next couple of months, the interior details will be finished, the road and parking lot will be paved, and landscaping will be installed. Work to add a turning lane to US 287 will begin in late July. Some brief delays to the traveling public may occur. Please drive carefully through the work zone.
The new rest area is being constructed by the Montana Rest Area JV Partners (a C.A. Rickert and Associates Inc./Diamond Construction Joint Venture) team and will ultimately replace the dated and undersized rest area located at the 19th Avenue interchange in Bozeman. The transition to the new rest area is anticipated to begin in fall of 2022, following construction and utility system connections.
100 Deadliest Days: A Reminder Stay Safe and Vigilant in Your Summer Travels
For many Montanans, Memorial Day weekend kicks off the start of summer travel, culminating with Labor Day weekend. Unfortunately, these summer months can also be some of the deadliest on Montana’s roads due to increased motor vehicle crashes. This period is known nationally as the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” and has historically represented an increase in crashes and crash fatalities on our roadways due to greater traffic volumes and clear travel conditions that lower drivers’ guards.
Before you make plans to travel this summer, commit to safe, lawful behavior and remain vigilant in sharing Montana’s roadways with all system users. Never operate a motor vehicle while impaired. If you’re driving a vehicle, buckle up before you go and insist your friends and family do the same. Using your seat belt is your best defense against serious injury or death in the event you’re in a crash. This is a Vision Zero Message from the Montana Department of Transportation. Learn more about the goal of Vision Zero here: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/visionzero/
More information about the project can be found at the project website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/ headwatersrestarea. Comments, questions or concerns can be directed to headwatersra@dowl.com or by call-ing (406) 551-1473.
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.
Vision Zero – working towards zero fatalities and zero injuries on Montana roads.
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