BOZEMAN, Mont. – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Knife River have paused construction on the I-90 Bear Canyon to Jackson Creek project.
This year, crews removed and replaced the pavement on the east and westbound lanes of Interstate 90 (I-90); removed and replaced concrete bridge approaches; replaced the median concrete barrier rail, guardrail and rumble strips; removed and replaced the pavement on interstate on- and off-ramps, as well as adjacent crossroads; and installed weather-activated flashing lights at four overpass bridges.
Remaining work in 2026 will include finishing guardrail installation, applying a seal and cover (chip seal) to the new pavement, and adding new paint markings and signage. This work is expected to take approximately 6 weeks to complete.
“We’d like to thank the public for their patience throughout construction,” said Chad Mozol, MDT Engineering Project Manager. “This year the contractor, Knife River, was able to make several improvements to enhance safety and provide a smoother driving surface.”
The purpose of this project is to preserve the pavement for many years to come and improve the ride for motorists. It will also provide safety enhancements, including weather-activated flashing lights, new concrete barriers, and guardrail.
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For more information about this project visit the project website at mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/i90bearcanyon. If you have questions or would like to sign up for email updates, contact Andy@rbci.net or call 406-333-7461.
MDT is a workforce of over 2,000 people across Montana determined to do all we can so that you arrive at your destination safely. Our mission is to build, operate, and maintain a safe and resilient transportation system. For more information, visit mdt.mt.gov.
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