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Montana's first diverging diamond interchange coming to Johnson Lane in Lockwood
BILLINGS, Mont. — Drivers in the Billings area will see a major change to traffic patterns in Lockwood as the Montana Department of Transportation prepares to build Montana’s first diverging diamond interchange at Johnson Lane. The new design is intended to improve traffic flow around the Interstate 90 interchange, where congestion and backups have been an ongoing concern. Utility relocation work is already underway ahead of major construction expected to begin in spring 2027. A diverging diamond interchange temporarily moves traffic to the left side of the road as drivers travel through the interchange. The design reduces the number of places where vehicles cross paths, allowing traffic to move more efficiently between local roads and the interstate. MDT Engineering Project Manager Shane Johnson said the agency studied several options before selecting the design for Johnson Lane. “After some extensive studies, it was determined that this would be a good candidate for Montana’s first DDI. And it’s due to the congestion that’s been happening here for the last several years,” Johnson said. The goal is to reduce traffic backups on the interchange ramps, particularly those that can extend onto I-90. “The biggest benefit is traffic queuing and backup up on the
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State Transportation Officials Seek Input On Proposed Roundabout Project Coming To Southwest Billings In 2029
State transportation planners want your input on a new roundabout coming to 64th Street West and King Avenue West. There's an open house at Elder Grove Elementary where you can see the plans and share what you think about the project.
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State Transportation Officials Seek Input On Proposed Roundabout Project Coming To Southwest Billings In 2029
State transportation planners want your input on a new roundabout coming to 64th Street West and King Avenue West. There's an open house at Elder Grove Elementary where you can see the plans and share what you think about the project.
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City of Billings considers upping fines for accessible parking violations
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Billings residents raise concerns about hard-to-see stop sign
Residents in a west end Billings neighborhood are raising concerns about a stop sign obscured by a large tree, saying it's difficult to see until drivers are already at the intersection. Dakota Martonen, a Staff Engineer for the City of Billings, says the city is now in talks with the neighborhood's developer to address the issue and establish a timeline for a fix. Martonen adds that if the issue isn't resolved, city crews will step in within the next couple of weeks.