Sharon Duncan

The Commission addressed several infrastructure projects, including local construction projects on the state highway system for various cities and counties, the addition of new projects to the Bridge Program, the National Highway System Program, and the Transportation Alternatives Program. Discussions were held regarding coordination with municipalities on highway projects, especially concerning urban routes. Additionally, the Commission approved several interim speed limit recommendations and established a timeline for follow-up speed studies. Certificates of completion were reviewed for projects from late 2025. Finally, the Commission approved the Project Delivery Selection Process for bridge projects, specifically the Little Bighorn River at Crow Agency and the Bighorn River near Bighorn, while addressing concerns regarding agency staffing shortages for structural engineers.

The Commission reviewed and approved staff recommendations for two highway and bridge construction projects, specifically the Mosby-West project and the I-15 bridge decks south of Dillon. Additionally, the meeting included an informational update from the Director regarding a proposed legislative bill.

The commission reviewed staff recommendations for transportation projects. Specifically, the board authorized the withdrawal of the lowest bidder and approved the award of a project contract to the second lowest responsive bidder regarding the Bear Canyon Interchange project.

The commission reviewed and approved three transportation projects, specifically the Fort Benton-West project, the Perma-E & W project, and the SF 169 Lincoln Applegate intersection project. Additionally, the meeting included informational updates regarding the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Small Business Enterprise programs and bridge status updates for the Libby and Bozeman areas.

The Commission reviewed and approved several staff recommendations for transportation projects, including contracts for infrastructure improvements such as road construction, bridge work, and sidewalk development. Additionally, the commission approved an award recommendation memo for a specific project. An update was provided regarding a transition in the project administration method for the Johnson Lane Billings Bypass, moving from a CMGC approach to a Design/Bid/Build structure.