State transportation department asks public to slow down in work zone event

By: Jordan Hansen

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 428

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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HELENA — The Montana Department of Transportation has an ask for drivers as they navigate construction along the state’s 73,000 miles of roadways this summer: Don’t be distracted. Slow down in construction zones. And be careful around emergency vehicles, tow trucks and when approaching an accident.

On Tuesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte and MDT Director Chris Dorrington walked around an event hosted by the transportation agency geared at connecting drivers with some of those who …

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