October 2024
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and partners Dick Anderson Construction, WGM Group, and CWG Architecture have made significant progress at both the eastbound and westbound sites of the Interstate 90 (I-90) Hardin Rest Area Restoration project.
At the westbound site, the main building’s exterior wall framing is complete, roof trusses have been set, and roofers are now installing and insulating the metal roof.
Westbound Hardin Rest Area site. (Dick Anderson Construction/Tyler Hansen)
Interior concrete masonry unit (CMU) walls, constructed of standardized precast concrete blocks, are complete on the eastbound site. Crews are now preparing the roof trusses for sheathing, the wooden boards that will support the metal roof assembly.
Eastbound Hardin Rest Area site. (Dick Anderson Construction/Tyler Hansen)
Both rest area locations are currently undergoing mechanical system installation, including bathroom plumbing and electrical work.
Rest area paving is substantially complete. Other construction is ongoing, including sidewalk work and installation of the picnic areas, site lighting, and wastewater treatment systems.
The eastbound and westbound Hardin Rest Area sites are closed during construction.
The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) Watercraft Inspection Site at the westbound location is open to the public and will remain open through October 27.
As construction progresses, minimal-to-no traffic disruption on I-90 is anticipated. Drivers should watch for trucks entering and exiting the project areas.
August 2024
Dick Anderson Construction, WGM Group, and CWG Architecture are making strong progress on the Hardin Rest Area Restoration project at both the Interstate 90 (I-90) eastbound and westbound rest area sites.
Work to construct the rest area structures continues, including the main buildings, picnic shelters, and utility buildings.
Installation of mechanical services, including plumbing for the bathrooms and electrical work, is ongoing. Construction of the buildings’ brick exterior walls is also underway, and the roofs of the main buildings will be installed soon.
New main rest area buildings and picnic shelters are being constructed. (Dick Anderson Construction/Tyler Hansen)
Wastewater treatment systems are being installed.
Wastewater treatment systems. (Dick Anderson Construction/Tyler Hansen)
Aerial view of one of the site’s wastewater system and reverse osmosis drain fields. (Dick Anderson Construction/Tyler Hansen)
Paving operations are also underway at both the eastbound and westbound sites.
Paving of parking lots and driveways is underway. (Dick Anderson Construction/Tyler Hansen)
The eastbound and westbound Hardin Rest Area sites are closed to the public during construction.
The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) Watercraft Inspection Site at the westbound location is open to the public and will remain open for the remainder of the boating season.
As construction progresses, minimal-to-no traffic disruption on I-90 is anticipated. Drivers should watch for trucks entering and exiting the project areas.
July 2024
Dick Anderson Construction, WGM Group, and CWG Architecture continue to make significant progress on the reconstruction of the eastbound and westbound rest area sites located at mile marker 476 on Interstate 90 (I-90) between Billings and Hardin.
Construction of the new main buildings at both rest area sites is well underway. At the eastbound site, the main water supply and sewer lines have been installed, and the concrete slab for the building has been poured.
Concrete boom pump truck installing the concrete slab for the main building at the eastbound rest area site. (Dick Anderson Construction/Tyler Hansen)
At the westbound site, crews are already framing the interior walls of the new main building. Mechanical services are also being installed, including plumbing and electrical components. Masonry work on the exterior of the building and installation of the roof will begin soon.
Interior walls of main building being constructed at the westbound site of the Hardin Rest Area (Dick Anderson Construction/Tyler Hansen)
Sidewalk and curb have also been constructed at the westbound site and work on stormwater drainage improvements continue at both sites.
The eastbound and westbound Hardin Rest Area sites are closed to the public during construction.
The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) Watercraft Inspection Site at the westbound location is now open to the public and will remain open throughout the boating season.
During construction, minimal-to-no traffic disruption on I-90 is anticipated. Drivers should watch for trucks entering and exiting the project areas.
May 2024
The Hardin Rest Area Restoration project team, including Dick Anderson Construction, WGM Group, and CWG Architecture, have made tremendous progress on the reconstruction of the eastbound and westbound rest area sites located at mile marker 476 on Interstate 90 (I-90) between Billings and Hardin.
Demolition of the buildings at both sites is complete and crews are already pouring concrete for the footings of the new rest area buildings.
Pouring concrete for new building footings at the Hardin Rest Area. (Dick Anderson Construction/Tyler Hansen)
Removal of the old parking lot pavement, grading operations, and stormwater drainage improvements at both sites are also underway.
Grading operations are underway at the Hardin Rest Area (Dick Anderson Construction/Tyler Hansen)
The eastbound and westbound Hardin Rest Area sites are closed to the public during construction.
The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) Watercraft Inspection Site at the westbound location is now open to the public and will remain open throughout the boating season.
During construction, minimal-to-no traffic disruption on I-90 is anticipated. Drivers should watch for trucks entering and exiting the project areas.