October 28, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are wrapping up construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, crews will seed the project area, pave approaches, and perform miscellaneous cleanup work. Work will pause once these activities wrap up until weather permits crews to return and paint permanent roadway markings (epoxy striping).
The Molt Road curve is permanently closed, and traffic is traveling through the new roundabout. All legs are now open.
October 21, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, irrigation and pipework will proceed near the Molt Road curve; crews will begin removing the curve and finishing work on the roundabout tie-ins.
The Molt Road curve is permanently closed, and traffic is traveling through the new roundabout's north, east, and south legs. The west leg will remain closed for the safety of landscaping and irrigation crews. Please see the map below for updated project details.
Signage throughout the work zone and the project map below indicate a detour around the remaining closures. Please follow the posted speed limits.
October 14, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, crews will continue to work on the tie-ins to Rimrock and Molt Road, finishing excavation and gravel work. Once they are done placing gravel, they will pave the east leg. Motorists should expect flaggers, reduced speeds, single-lane traffic, and short delays during this construction phase.
The Molt Road Curve is closed, and traffic is detouring through the new roundabout, north and southbound. Please see the map below for updated detour locations. Weather and other factors permitting, this detour will be removed by the end of the day on Monday, October 14.
Suggested detours around the remaining closures are marked by signage throughout the work zone and visible on the project map below. Please follow posted speed limits on all detours.
October 7, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, crews will continue to work on the tie-ins to Rimrock and Molt Road, including excavation and gravel work. Motorists should expect flaggers, reduced speeds, single-lane traffic, and short delays during this construction phase.
Crews will close the Molt Road Curve this week and detour traffic through the new roundabout, north and southbound. Please see the map below for updated detour locations. This detour will stay in place this week while crews continue working on the roundabout tie-ins on the east leg.
Suggested detours around the remaining closures are marked by signage throughout the work zone and visible on the project map below. Please follow posted speed limits on all detours.
September 30, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
Concrete median work within the roundabout is ongoing. For the next two weeks, crews will continue to work on the tie-ins to Rimrock and Molt Road, including excavation and gravel work. Motorists should expect flaggers, reduced speeds, single-lane traffic, and short delays during this construction phase.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Suggested detours around the closure are marked by signage throughout the work zone and visible on the project map below. Please follow posted speed limits on all detours. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 54th Street West to detour around the closure.
September 23, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
Crews plan to begin construction on the Rimrock Road and Molt Road tie-ins with the new roundabout section this week after weather delays last week. This work will require flaggers, reduced speeds, single-lane traffic, and short delays while crews grade the connection points. Concrete curb work will continue in the roundabout for the next two weeks. Crews will also be placing gravel on the roadway shoulders. All work is dependent on weather and other unforeseen factors.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Suggested detours around the closure are marked by signage throughout the work zone and visible on the project map below. Please follow posted speed limits on all detours. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 54th Street West to detour around the closure.
September 16, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
Crews plan to begin construction on the Rimrock Road and Molt Road tie-ins with the new roundabout section this week. This work will require flaggers, reduced speeds, and short delays while crews grade the connection points. Concrete curb work will continue in the roundabout for the next two weeks.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Suggested detours around the closure are marked by signage throughout the work zone and visible on the project map below. Please follow posted speed limits on all detours. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 54th Street West to detour around the closure.
September 3, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, crews plan to finish grading and begin paving on the closed road sections around the roundabout, weather and other factors permitting. Paving and concrete curb work will continue the following week.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Suggested detours around the closure are marked by signage throughout the work zone and visible on the project map below. Please follow posted speed limits on all detours. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 54th Street West to detour around the closure.
August 12, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
Crews will continue pouring concrete for the roundabout curbs and sidewalks this week, starting in the center and working their way out. Concrete work will continue for approximately the next month.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Suggested detours around the closure are marked by signage throughout the work zone and visible on the project map below. Please follow posted speed limits on all detours. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 54th Street West to detour around the closure.
August 5, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, crews will continue placing gravel for the new roadway's subsurface and start pouring concrete for the roundabout curbs, starting in the center and working their way out.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Suggested detours around the closure are marked by signage throughout the work zone and visible on the project map below. Please follow posted speed limits on all detours. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 54th Street West to detour around the closure.
July 15, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
For the rest of this month, crews will be installing irrigation pipes, excavating the project area, and placing gravel to begin building the sub-surface of the new roundabout.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Suggested detours around the closure are marked by signage throughout the work zone and visible on the project map below. Please follow posted speed limits on all detours. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 54th Street West to detour around the closure.
July 1, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, crews will continue excavation work and placing gravel for embankments.
Fourth of July Holiday: Crews will pause construction activities by 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, and resume on Monday, July 8.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Suggested detours around the closure are marked by signage throughout the work zone and visible on the project map below. Please follow posted speed limits on all detours. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and *54th Street West* to detour around the closure.
July 8, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, crews will continue excavation work and placing gravel for embankments. Crews will also resume installing irrigation and storm drain pipes.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Suggested detours around the closure are marked by signage throughout the work zone and visible on the project map below. Please follow posted speed limits on all detours. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and *54th Street West* to detour around the closure.
June 24, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, crews will continue excavation work and placing gravel for embankment work. They will also resume installing pipes that tie into existing irrigation facilities.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Suggested detours around the closure are marked by signage throughout the work zone and visible on the project map below. Please follow posted speed limits on all detours. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and *54th Street West* to detour around the closure.
June 17, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
Last week, crews finished subsurface and irrigation work. This week, crews plan to begin excavation and place gravel for embankment work.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed to all vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic. Suggested detours around the closure are marked by signage throughout the work zone and visible on the project map below. Please follow posted speed limits on all detours. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 58th Street West to detour around the closure.
June 10, 2024
No change to work activities or traffic control for the week of June 10th, weather and other factors permitting. Please follow posted speed limits on all detours.
June 3, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, Knife River crews will complete storm drain installation and continue irrigation work in the project area.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed. Suggested detours around the closure are marked, signed, and visible on the project map below. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 58th Street West to detour around the closure.
May 27, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
MEMORIAL WEEKEND: Crews will pause construction activities for the Memorial Day weekend by 3 p.m. on Friday, May 24 and will resume on Tuesday, May 28.
This week, Knife River crews will continue installing storm drain and will begin irrigation work in the project area.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed. Suggested detours around the closure are marked, signed, and visible on the project map below. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 58th Street West to detour around the closure.
May 20, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, Knife River crews will continue installing storm drains to connect with the sewer mainline and begin irrigation work in the project area.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed. Suggested detours around the closure are marked, signed, and visible on the project map below. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 58th Street West to detour around the closure.
May 13, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, Knife River crews will continue installing storm drains to connect with the sewer mainline.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is closed. Suggested detours around the closure are marked, signed, and visible on the project map below. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 58th Street West to detour around the closure.
May 6, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, Knife River crews will continue irrigation and water-related work and begin installing storm sewer pipes.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is now closed. Suggested detours around the closure are marked, signed, and visible on the project map below. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 58th Street West to detour around the closure.
April 29, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, Knife River crews will finish work on sewer connections and begin irrigation and water-related work to prepare for installing storm sewer pipes.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is now closed. Suggested detours around the closure are marked, signed, and visible on the project map below. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 58th Street West to detour around the closure.
April 22, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River are continuing construction at the intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, Knife River will continue to clear the project area, and crews will finish installing subsurface drains and begin work on sewer connections.
The intersection of Rimrock Road with 62nd Street West is now closed. Suggested detours around the closure are marked, signed, and visible on the project map below. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 58th Street West to detour around the closure.
April 15, 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partner Knife River have begun construction on a roundabout at the intersection of Rimrock Road and 62nd Street West in Billings.
This week, Knife River will continue to clear the project area, and their subcontractor, Cop Construction, will work on installing drainage features.
The intersection of Rimrock Road and 62nd Street West is now closed. Suggested detours around the closure are marked, signed, and visible on the project map below. Residents of adjacent neighborhoods are encouraged to use 70th Street West, Grand Avenue, and 58th Street West to detour around the closure.
The Molt Road Curve will remain open during roundabout construction. Once the roundabout is finished and opened to traffic, the Molt Road Curve will be closed for removal. While Molt Road is under construction, expect reduced speeds, crews and equipment in the project area, and flaggers and signal lights directing traffic.