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Roadbuilding

Construction worker killed in backover accident on I-90 work zone in Montana

Kathleen Louise Lee, a 52-year-old construction worker, was killed when she was backed over by a another construction worker at an Interstate 90 road construction site near Livingston in Park County, Mont., abc Fox Montana reports. The Sheriff’s office and fire department were called to the scene at approximately 1:30 p.m. April 17 and found Lee dead. Park County […]

April 27, 2017

Roadbuilding

Road workers in southwestern North Dakota gather for gravel roads workshop

On April 28, road workers from across southwestern North Dakota gathered in Dickinson for an workshop geared toward building and maintaining gravel roads more effectively. The Dickinson Press reports that the instructor, Montana Local Technical Assistance Program Director Steve Jenkins, said the region’s gravel roads have “really taken a beating” in the last few years from heavy […]

May 4, 2016

Roadbuilding

Montana tops list of 10 deadliest states for motorists

Forbes has a new list out of the top 10 deadliest states in America for drivers, and Montana’s 80 mph speed limits and rural roads pushed it to the top spot. Washington, D.C., was named the safest place to drive. The Forbes list is based on a study from the University of Michigan Transportation Research […]

October 8, 2015

Roadbuilding

Montana DOT supervisor killed in equipment accident inside work zone

A Montana Department of Transportation worker was killed while doing shoulder work on a highway in Missoula County. According to NBC Montana, section supervisor Jason Rolls was working with two other DOT employees on Highway 200, using equipment to mix sand and salt. The equipment wasn’t secured correctly, the station reports, and it gave way. The […]

August 25, 2015

Roadbuilding

Idaho joins Washington and Colorado DOTs in replacing Mile 420 markers

Milepost 420 isn’t exactly a common sign in America. Most states don’t even have roads that reach 420 miles in length, but for those that do, the signs have become a target for fans of marijuana. According to the Spokesman Review, Idaho just joined Washington and Colorado in replacing the signs with one that’s not featuring the […]

August 21, 2015

Roadbuilding

Top 20 transportation challenges in Montana

It’s no surprise that Montana residents are suffering from the state’s deficient roads, highways and bridges due to congested roadways and vehicle operating costs. A new report released by TRIP identifies the state’s top 20 transportation challenges, including road and bridge deterioration, inadequate capacity and needed safety improvements. According to the report, “Montana’s Top 20 […]

January 16, 2015

Roadbuilding

Deadliest and safest places to drive in the United States

Road safety is always a concern, regardless of where you live. The good news is road fatalities across the United States are down 23 percent since 2005. The bad news: road fatalities still happen far too often. Michael Sivak, research professor at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, examined individual fatality rates per distance […]

September 5, 2014

Roadbuilding

4 states announce major project developments

Four states have announced major developments in transportation projects this week. Projects in Montana, North Carolina, Illinois and Arkansas were pushed forward, with most receiving a significant amount of funds. Montana A $15.6 million reconstruction project is underway on the notoriously dangerous Highway 80 on Montana’s Highwood Mountains, the Great Falls Tribune reports. Known for […]

June 27, 2014

Roadbuilding

TRIP report finds Montana’s highways, bridges ‘increasingly deteriorated and crowded’

A new report finds that Montana’s highways and bridges are in poor and mediocre condition, with the state’s traffic fatality rate among the worst in the nation. Transportation research group TRIP on Wednesday released a report on Montana’s highway infrastructure, noting that the state’s roads and bridges have “increasingly deteriorated and crowded” and that the […]

February 19, 2014

Roadbuilding

10 States with the Worst Drivers

When I’m driving, if someone cuts me off, I’ll momentarily think, “These are some of the worst drivers!” Now, that’s a bit melodramatic. But for drivers in 10 states, that statement isn’t too far from the truth. CarInsuranceComparison.com released a report on Monday on the worst drivers by state. Here are the top 10: 10. […]

December 19, 2013

Roadbuilding

Max Baucus to retire from Senate

Max Baucus (D-MT), Montana Senator and chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, has no plans to seek reelection in 2014, Politico reported. Baucus has worked with key transportation issues such as transportation funding and the Highway Investment, Job Creation and Economic Growth Act of 2012. According to The Hill, Baucus has been the top Democrat […]

April 23, 2013

Business

Terex adds Tractor Services and Titan machinery as distributors

Terex has added two distributors to its North American network, Tractor Service and Titan Machinery. Terex appointed Tractor Service as a full line compact equipment distributor in New Mexico. As a distributor, Tractor Service will offer parts, service, warranty support and financing options for Terex products. To see the Terex products Tractor Service has to […]

November 5, 2012