May 5, 2025
Work is progressing on the Timber Bridges – Forsyth Area project.
This week, now that crews have built a temporary detour, box culvert installation has begun on the drainage ditch just west of Ingomar (Bridge ID 5496) at mile marker 229.
Crews are also continuing site preparation for future culvert installation at the drainage ditch 2 miles northwest of West Blacktail Road (Bridge ID 5497) at mile marker 236 and at the stockpass 90 yards east of Swanson Lane (Bridge ID 5508) at mile marker 257.
Please continue to drive cautiously in the area, follow posted speed limits, and watch for construction crews and equipment. We appreciate your patience as work continues!
April 28, 2025
Work is progressing on the Timber Bridges - Forsyth Area project. This week, now that crews have built a temporary detour, work will begin on the removal of the old bridge structure on the drainage ditch just west of Ingomar (Bridge ID 5496) at mile marker 229.
Crews will also be prepping the road for construction at the drainage ditch 2 miles northwest of West Blacktail Road (Bridge ID 5497) at mile marker 236 and at the stockpass 90 yards east of Swanson Lane (Bridge ID 5508) at mile marker 257. This includes pulverizing and regrading the areas connecting to the bridges so they are ready when full work begins.
Please continue to drive cautiously in the area, follow posted speed limits, and watch for construction signage and equipment. We appreciate your patience as work continues!
April 21, 2025
Construction on the Timber Bridges - Forsyth Area project will start on April 21. Crews will begin work on the drainage ditch just west of Ingomar (Bridge ID 5496) at mile marker 229. Signage will be posted throughout the area to help guide drivers safely through the work zone.
Travelers can expect:
- Temporary detours (shoofly routes), which will maintain traffic flow at select locations; these routes will be clearly marked
- Alternating single-lane closures with flaggers or traffic signals
- Short-term width restrictions (16 feet standard; occasional 12-foot restrictions for up to 5 days with advance notice)
- Continued access to emergency vehicles, school buses, and agricultural equipment
Please watch for signs, follow posted speeds, and allow extra time when traveling through the area.
National Work Zone Awareness Week
April 21-25, 2025 | nwzaw.org
Respect the zone, so we all get home.
In 2023, 282 work zone crashes occurred in Montana. This construction season, MDT urges Montana drivers and visitors to use extra caution while traveling through work zones by paying attention and following posted signage.
Our families thank you.