The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) hosted an in-person open house and a virtual public meeting to update the public on the status of the design and construction of the Billings Bypass arterial roadway that will connect Lockwood and Billings Heights.
Virtual Public Meeting
When: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.
Presentation
Video
In-Person Open House
When: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Montana Pavilion at Metra Park, 308 6th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
Display Panels
Outreach Materials
Postcard
Display Ads – Billings Gazette and Yellowstone County News
Press Release
Both meetings provided the same information and addressed the following project updates:
Schedule Update: The Railroad Overpass segment is now scheduled for construction in 2022. This adjustment will allow for public use of the new river crossing after the completion of the Railroad Overpass using a temporary connection to Coulson Road. Construction of the Johnson Lane Interchange has been moved to 2023 to allow for additional property owner coordination. This schedule update is not anticipated to impact the overall project completion date.
Design Update: An update to the ongoing Johnson Lane Interchange is planned to include a four-way intersection to provide easy access to North Frontage Road. The project is planned to include work on adjacent streets to improve traffic flow through the interchange. This will include the widening of Johnson Lane and Old Hardin Road and realignment work on Sannon Boulevard, Cole Street, Becraft Lane, and North Frontage Road.
Comments, questions or concerns can be directed to
The Department of Transportation will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this event or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the Department of Transportation no later than November 8, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Matt Maze, Office of Civil Rights, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, Montana 59620; telephone (406) 444-5416; Montana Relay 711; facsimile (406) 444-7243; or e-mail to mmaze@mt.gov.