HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-13-23 Correspondence - MT Dept of Transportation - I 90 Median High-Tension Cable Rail Project Update - Thank You!From:Sloane Stinson
To:Sloane Stinson
Subject:[EXTERNAL]I 90 Median High-Tension Cable Rail Project Update - Thank You!
Date:Friday, November 10, 2023 9:03:55 AM
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Good morning,
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Coral Construction have
completed installing median high-tension cable rail along more than 40 miles of
Interstate 90 (I 90), from Three Forks east to the Bear Canyon exit.
Thank you for your patience and support during this important safety
improvement project for the Bozeman area!
Median high-tension cable rail has been proven to reduce the severity of crashes and
prevent fatal crashes caused by vehicles crossing the median into oncoming traffic.
This project is the first phase of a four-phase project that will install 150 miles of
median high-tension cable rail along sections of I 90 in the Missoula, Butte, andBozeman areas, and Interstate 15 (I 15) in the Butte and Helena areas.
Construction of the Butte phase began in October. Work has paused for the seasonand will resume in the spring. The Butte phase is anticipated to be completed in 2024.
This schedule is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, such as
weather and project material availability.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. Email me directly
at sloane@bigskypublicrelations.com or call the project hotline at 406-207-4484,
Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the Median High-
Tension Cable Rail project, visit https://www.mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/mtmcr/.
Don’t Crowd the Plow
While driving, be on the lookout for snowplows and give operators room to work.
Many plows are hit by private vehicles each winter, with the potential to cause harm
to all parties involved. The plow truck and operator are taken out of service
immediately following an incident.
Drive safely this winter and keep these tips in mind:
Don’t pass a plow when the TowPlow is deployed. The operator
will periodically rotate the TowPlow back in line
with the truck to allow vehicles to pass.
Be aware that, where there is one plow working, others may be nearby. The
snow cloud created by one plow may obscure presence of additional plows in
adjacent lanes.
When approaching a snowplow from the rear, reduce speed immediately.
When approaching an oncoming plow, don’t crowd the centerline.
Be patient. Plow operators know where they can pull over to let vehicles pass,
but remember, the road in front of the plow is likely not as clear as the road
behind it.
MDT has tools to help plan for conditions so you can reach your destination
safely. Find more plow safety information and winter driving tips
at https://mdt.mt.gov/visionzero/people/winterdriving.aspx. Current construction
information, width restrictions, and road conditions throughout Montana can be found
at: [511mt.net]
Best wishes,
Sloane Stinson
Project Communications Manager
On behalf of the Montana Department of Transportation
Alternative accessible formats of this document will be provided on request. Persons
who need an alternative format should contact the Office of Civil Rights, Montana
Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, PO Box 201001, Helena, MT
59620. Telephone 406-444-5416 or Montana Relay Service at 711.
Sloane Stinson
Account Executive
Big Sky Public Relations
406-880-1057sloane@bigskypublicrelations.com
www.bigskypublicrelations.com