You’re Invited!

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and engineering design consultant Sanbell invite you to a project open house to review initial plans and comment on the proposed roundabout at King Avenue West and South 64th Street West in Billings.

Stop by to learn more about the project, ask questions, and share your feedback with the project team.

OPEN HOUSE
Monday, November 2
4 to 6 p.m.
Elder Grove Elementary School
1532 South 64th Street West
Billings, MT 59106

No formal presentation will be given. Community members are welcome to drop in at any time during the event.

Those unable to attend can submit questions or comments to Sloane Stinson at sloaneXYZbigskypublicrelationsABCcom or 406-207-4484 , Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m.

Project Overview

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with engineering consultant Sanbell, is designing a roundabout at the King Avenue West and South 64th Street West intersection in Billings. The project aims to enhance safety and improve traffic flow at the intersection.

Traffic has increased significantly in southwest Billings as new businesses and homes have been developed, contributing to more crashes at the intersection. A roundabout can help reduce vehicle conflict points, slow traffic, and move vehicles more efficiently through this busy intersection.

Map showing the project area for the King Avenue West and South 64th Street West intersection in Billings, Montana. The project area is highlighted in orange along King Avenue West on both sides of South 64th Street West and along South 64th Street West, north and south of the intersection. Nearby streets include 72nd Street West, Central Avenue, Western Way, Black Hawk Street, Ollie Street, April Drive, Jewel Lane, and Victoria Lane. The map is oriented with north at the top.
Map of the project area for the King Avenue West and South 64th Street West intersection in Billings. The project area is shown in orange.

The project is currently in the design phase. Construction is tentatively scheduled for 2029. This timeline depends on design completion, project scheduling, funding availability, and unforeseen factors.

Timeline graphic for the King Avenue and 64th Street project in Billings showing anticipated project milestones from fall 2026 through 2029. The timeline includes five milestones: fall 2026, approximately 30–50% design completed; summer 2027, approximately 80% design completed; winter 2027, final plans completed; 2028, right-of-way and utility negotiations; and 2029, estimated construction start.
Anticipated project timeline for the King Avenue and 64th Street project in Billings.

Why a roundabout?

MDT uses roundabouts at intersections throughout Montana to enhance safety and improve traffic flow. Roundabouts reduce traffic delays, speeds, and crashes. They are a component of MDT’s Vision Zero plan to eliminate deaths and serious injuries on Montana roadways.

The roundabout’s circular design and one-directional traffic flow virtually eliminate the deadliest T-bone and head-on crashes by minimizing conflict points and lowering vehicle speeds. Roundabouts also reduce rear-end crashes because traffic must slow down to enter the intersection.

Texting reading: a 90% reduction in fatal crashes, a 75% reduction in injury crashes, and a 37% reduction in overall crashes

Video Resources

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