The Utilities Section, which is a part of the Right-of-Way Bureau, acts as the liaison between MDT and utility companies when these companies wish to locate facilities within MDT right-of-way and when utilities require relocation or modification because of conflicts with MDT projects. The Utilities Section provides guidance on issues and works directly with utility companies to determine relocation alignments and create agreements for cost sharing.
Permitting utility facilities within existing highway right-of-way is a function of MDT's 5 district offices. District personnel administer the review and approval process for Utility Occupancy, Common Use, and Encroachment Agreements and Permits.
Personnel in the Utilities Section can help you with general questions, and questions about forms and manuals used for utility placement within highway right-of way.
Helena HQ
Steve Giard
Engineering Manager
2701 Prospect Avenue
Helena, MT 59601
406-444-6080
Billings District
Andrew Harmon
Utility Engineering Specialist
424 Morey St. | PO Box 20437
Billings, MT 59104-0437
888-863-8465 | 406-657-0239
Great Falls District
Brendan Scott
Utility Engineering Specialist
200 Smelter Ave. NE /PO Box 1359
Great Falls, MT 59403 - 1359
888-730-0898 | 406-454-5902
Butte District
Dennis Casey
Utility Engineering Specialist
3751 Wynne / PO Box 3068
Butte, MT 59702 - 3068
800-261-6909 | 406-494-9619
Glendive District
Zachery Miles
Utility Engineering Specialist
503 N River Ave. | PO Box 890
Glendive, MT 59330-0890
888-689-5296 | 406-345-8227
Bozeman District
Dennis Casey
Utility Engineering Specialist
3751 Wynne / PO Box 3068
Butte, MT 59702 - 3068
800-261-6909 | 406-494-9619
Missoula District
Gregg Wood
Utility Engineering Specialist
2100 W Broadway / PO Box 7039
Missoula, MT 59807-7039
406-523-5865
Kalispell Area
Peter Thelen
Utility Engineering Specialist
85 5th Avenue East North / PO Box 7308
Kalispell, MT 59903-0308
406-751-2004