Fairview West - Updates

April 22, 2024

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner, Wickens Construction, are continuing construction on the Fairview West project.

In the roundabout, crews will begin constructing overtracking areas that will provide additional navigation space for trucks. They will also pour curb for the east scale arm.

Traffic is shifted onto the temporary detour around the Second Hay Creek Bridge. Crews will begin pouring concrete for the new bridge structure, weather and other factors permitting. Please expect short delays, 35 mph speed zones, and crews nearby.

Excavation and embankment activities will continue along Montana Highway 201 (MT 201). Traffic on MT 201 should expect 35 mph speed zones and crews working alongside the roadway.

MDT and Wickens Construction will maintain traffic flow but rely on you to keep roadway crews safe.

April 15, 2024

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner, Wickens Construction, are continuing construction on the Fairview West project.

Traffic is shifted onto the temporary detour around the Second Hay Creek Bridge. Crews will begin creating concrete forms and pouring concrete for the new bridge structure this week. Please expect short delays and crews nearby.

Excavation and embankment activities will continue along Montana Highway 201 (MT 201). Traffic on MT 201 should expect 35 mph speed zones and crews working alongside the roadway.

Weather permitting, crews will continue pouring concrete for the roundabout curb and medians. While concrete work occurs, pilot cars and signal lights will direct traffic through the roundabout.

April 8, 2024

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner, Wickens Construction, are working hard on the Fairview West project.

Traffic is shifted onto the temporary detour around the Second Hay Creek Bridge. The old structure has been removed. Please expect short delays and crews nearby. Crews will begin pile-driving operations this week, which may produce noise and ground vibrations. Pile driving is a process where supports are driven into the ground to provide a stable foundation for new bridges.

Work placing dirt and gravel on the roundabout's southeast leg will continue as well as fencing and culvert installation along Montana Highway 201 (MT 201). Traffic on MT 201 should expect 35 mph speed zones and crews working alongside the road during culvert operations.

Weather permitting, crews will continue pouring concrete for the roundabout curb and medians.

Please slow down and use caution when you see workers or equipment on the road.

Future construction work on the roundabout will include over-tracking areas to provide additional navigation space for trucks.

April 1, 2024

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and its partner Wickens Construction are continuing work on the Fairview West project.

This week, travelers should expect to be moved onto the temporary detour around the Second Hay Creek Bridge. The detour will be a single lane controlled by alternating signal lights. Travelers should expect short delays and crews nearby working on the Second Hay Creek Bridge.

Scheduled work includes placing dirt and gravel on the roundabout's southeast leg, fencing installation, and beginning culvert installation along Montana Highway 201 (MT 201). Traffic on MT 201 should expect 35 mph speed zones and crews working alongside the road during culvert operations. Weather permitting, crews may also begin pouring concrete for the roundabout medians.

Please slow down and use caution when you see workers or equipment on the road.

Future construction work on the roundabout will include over-tracking areas to provide additional navigation space for trucks.

March 25, 2024

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction Inc. have resumed operations on the Fairview West project.

This week, travelers should expect to see Wickens Construction crews preparing the temporary detour around the Second Hay Creek Bridge. Traffic will likely be moved to the detour in early April, weather and other factors permitting. Crews also plan to start excavation and irrigation work as conditions allow.

Crews will not impact traffic this week, but workers and vehicles will be moving to and from project areas. Please slow down and use caution when you see workers or equipment on the road.

March 5, 2024

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction Inc. will resume operations on the Fairview West project in the coming weeks.

Over the winter, the bridge subcontractor, Sletten Construction, completed the new Yellowstone Canal Bridge and Third Hay Creek Bridge structure in the new alignment section of MT 201.

“We’re happy to be back. We had a productive season last year and will hit it hard this spring,” said Wickens Construction, Inc. Project Manager Mike Lutes. “We appreciate folks taking the time to slow down and look out for our crews in construction zones. Their safety is really up to you all.”

Crews will begin this year’s work by replacing the Second Hay Creek Bridge. Motorists should expect reduced speeds on MT 201 as vehicles are diverted around the structure on a temporary bridge. The temporary bridge will be restricted to a single lane and controlled by timed signal lights. Other operations that will have minimal impact on traffic may resume throughout the project but are weather-dependent.

Project Manager Jerry Phillips of the MDT Glendive District would like to remind the public to watch for the ‘cone zone’ and workers on the highway when traveling during construction season. “Road crews spend their days working a short distance from fast-moving vehicles. While they make every effort to work safely, they count on motorists to pay attention, slow down, and be careful as traffic passes through work zones.”

October 30, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction will pause operations on the Fairview West project for the winter. Traffic control will resume in the spring.

Sletten Construction may return to pour the concrete for the backwalls of the new Yellowstone Canal Bridge in the coming weeks if weather permits. Bridge backwalls are retaining walls that support the bridge deck and hold back the soil embankment from the bridge channel.

Please remember the winter driving checklist, and stay warm!

Winter Driving Safety Tips:

1. Allow extra time to get to your destination.
2. Clean off your car. Keep windows, mirrors, and lights clear of snow and ice.
3. Turn off cruise control.
4. Always buckle up.
5. Slow down in poor visibility conditions.
6. Maintain a safe distance behind other vehicles.
7. Expect ice on bridges and in shady spots.
8. Don't pass snowplows unless it's absolutely necessary.
9. Prepare your vehicle for winter driving at the start of the season.
10. Check to be sure all four tires are in good condition.
11. Don't wait until the last minute to get snow tires mounted.
12. Keep an emergency travel kit in your car.

October 23, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction will continue excavation, embankment, and culvert activities along US Highway 201 (US 201) west of Fairview. Prince Inc. will also be placing gravel to form the base for the new road. Travelers should expect reduced speeds of 35 mph.

Next to the new roundabout portion of the project, Wickens will begin placing dirt and installing storm drain for the new scale site area. This work will not impact traffic, but please watch for crews entering and exiting the project area.

Sletten Construction will also pour the concrete for the backwalls of the new Yellowstone Canal Bridge. This operation was delayed last week due to unforeseen circumstances. Bridge backwalls are retaining walls that support the bridge deck and hold back the soil embankment from the bridge channel.

October 16, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction will continue excavation, embankment, and culvert activities on US Highway 201 (US 201) west of Fairview. Travelers should expect reduced speeds of 35 mph. No additional traffic control is expected to be in place.

In the new roundabout portion of the project, Wickens will place gravel fill in the sections behind the curb, which is expected to improve ease of travel for large trucks.

Sletten Construction will also pour the concrete for the backwalls of the new Yellowstone Canal Bridge. Bridge backwalls are retaining walls that support the bridge deck and hold back the soil embankment from the bridge channel.

October 10, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction will continue excavation, embankment, and culvert activities on US Highway 201 (US 201) west of Fairview. Travelers should expect reduced speeds of 35 mph with minimal impacts on traffic.

In the new alignment portion of the project, Prince Inc. will be placing gravel to form the subgrade for the new road. Subgrade refers to the layer of gravel and other material used to build a road's foundation.

October 2, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction will continue excavation, embankment, and culvert activities on US Highway 201 (US 201) west of Fairview. Travelers should expect reduced speeds of 35 mph with minimal impacts to traffic.

On the Third Hay Creek Bridge, Sletten Construction will be driving pile. While this work is completed, travelers and nearby residents should expect noise and ground vibrations. Pile driving is a process where supports are driven into the ground to provide a stable foundation for new bridges.

In the new alignment portion of the project, Prince, Inc. will be placing gravel to form the subgrade for the new road. Subgrade refers to the layer of gravel and other material used to build a road's foundation.

September 25, 2023

This week, The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Sletten Construction will pour concrete for the new bridge caps on the Yellowstone Canal Bridge in the new alignment section of the roadway.

Traffic control west of Fairview on US Highway 201 (US 201) consists of 35 mph speed zones. Travelers should expect excavation, embankment, and culvert activities next to the roadway with minimal traffic impacts.

This week on the Third Hay Creek Bridge, crews will be placing rip rap. Rip rap is a type of loose stone foundation used for stabilization efforts. Crews may also begin pile-driving activities. While this work is completed, travelers and nearby residents should expect noise and ground vibrations. Pile driving is a process where supports are driven into the ground to provide a stable foundation for new bridges.

Traffic control has been removed on US Highway 200 (US 200), and motorists are traveling through the new roundabout. Work on the other parts of the roundabout will continue later this fall and next spring weather and other unforeseen factors permitting.

September 18, 2023

This week, The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Sletten Construction will begin work on the Yellowstone Canal Bridge in the new alignment section of the roadway. Crews will be driving pile starting Tuesday, so travelers and nearby residents should expect noise and ground vibrations. Pile driving is a process where supports are driven into the ground to provide a stable foundation for new bridges.

Traffic on US Highway 200 (US 200) is no longer restricted to one lane or controlled by signals and flaggers. Motorists are traveling through the new roundabout. Work on the other parts of the roundabout will continue later this fall and next spring as activities allow, weather and other unforeseen factors permitting.

Traffic control west of Fairview on US Highway 201 (US 201) consists of 35 mph speed zones. Travelers should expect excavation, embankment, and culvert activities next to the roadway with minimal traffic impacts.

September 11, 2023

This week, The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction will continue pouring concrete from the new roundabout heading south toward Fairview.

Motorists should continue to expect single-lane traffic and a 35 mph speed limit on US Highway 200 (US 200) when traveling through the project area.

Traffic control has been removed west of Fairview on US Highway 201 (US 201). Travelers should expect excavation, embankment, and culvert activities next to the roadway with minimal traffic impacts.

September 5, 2023

This week, The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction will pour concrete from the new roundabout heading south to Fairview. This operation will require overnight single-lane traffic and a 35 mph speed limit on US Highway 200 (US 200).

Crews will also pave the Montana side of US 200 this week northeast of the new roundabout, heading toward the North Dakota border, weather and other factors permitting. This operation will require flaggers, single-lane traffic, and a 35 mph speed limit.

Pilot cars are also directing traffic west of Fairview on US Highway 201 (US 201). Travelers should expect brief delays and a 35 mph speed limit as crews work on excavation and embankment activities adjacent to the roadway.

August 28, 2023

This week, The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction will continue pouring concrete in the roundabout area. Crews are also conducting excavation, embankment, and culvert installation activities throughout the new alignment project area.

Signal lights and pilot cars are directing traffic between Fairview and the North Dakota border on US Highway 200 (US 200). Travelers can expect delays, flaggers, single-lane traffic, and a gravel driving surface. A 35 mph speed limit is in place.

Pilot cars are also directing traffic west of Fairview on US Highway 201 (US 201). Travelers can expect brief delays and a 35 mph speed limit as crews work on excavation and embankment activities adjacent to the roadway.

Crews may begin paving operations on the North Dakota side of US 200 this week, weather and other factors permitting.

August 21, 2023

This week, The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction will continue pouring concrete pavement in the roundabout area. Crews will also be conducting excavation, embankment, and culvert installation activities throughout the project area.

Signal lights and pilot cars will direct traffic between Fairview and the North Dakota border on US Highway 200 (US 200). Travelers can expect delays, flaggers, single-lane traffic, and a gravel driving surface. A 35 mph speed limit is in place.

Pilot cars will also direct traffic west of Fairview on US Highway 201 (US 201). Travelers can expect brief delays and a 35 mph speed limit.

August 14, 2023

Last week, concrete operations were delayed.

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction will resume pouring concrete pavement in the roundabout area and conducting excavation, embankment, and culvert installation activities throughout the project area. Signal lights and pilot cars will direct traffic between Fairview and the North Dakota border on US Highway 200 (US 200).

Travelers can expect delays, flaggers, single-lane traffic, and a gravel driving surface. A 35 mph speed limit is in place.

August 7, 2023

Last week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction continued pouring new concrete pavement in the roundabout area.

This week, work remains the same. Crews will pour concrete pavement in the roundabout area and conduct excavation, embankment, and culvert installation activities throughout the project area. Signal lights and pilot cars will direct traffic on US Highway 200 (US 200) between Fairview and the North Dakota border.

Travelers can expect delays, flaggers, single-lane traffic, and a gravel driving surface. A 35 mph speed limit is in place.

July 31, 2023

Last week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction continued pouring new concrete pavement in the roundabout area.

This week, work remains the same. Crews will pour concrete pavement in the roundabout area and conduct excavation, embankment, and culvert installation activities throughout the project area. Signal lights and pilot cars will direct traffic on US Highway 200 (US 200) between Fairview and the North Dakota border.

Travelers can expect delays, flaggers, single-lane traffic, and a gravel driving surface. A 35 mph speed limit is in place.

July 24, 2023

Last week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction poured new concrete pavement in the roundabout area.

This week, crews will continue pouring concrete pavement in the roundabout area and conducting excavation, embankment, and culvert installation activities throughout the project area. Signal lights and pilot cars will direct traffic around culvert activities on US Highway 200 (US 200) between Fairview and the North Dakota border.

Travelers can expect delays, flaggers, single-lane traffic, and a gravel driving surface. A 35 mph speed limit is in place.

July 17, 2023

Last week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction poured new concrete curb in the roundabout area.

This week, excavation, embankment, and culvert installation activities will continue. Crews will begin pouring concrete pavement in the roundabout area.

Travelers can expect delays, flaggers, single-lane traffic, and a gravel driving surface. A 35 mph speed limit is in place along portions of US Highway 200 (US 200) north of Fairview.

July 10, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction continue installing culverts and conducting excavation and embankment activities.

Crews will also continue pouring concrete curb in the roundabout area.

Travelers can expect delays, flaggers, and single-lane traffic. A 35 mph speed zone is in effect along portions of US Highway 200 (US 200) north of Fairview, where work continues near the new roundabout.

July 4, 2023

Work is paused until July 5th, and MDT hopes you all have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday.

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction continue installing culverts and conducting excavation and embankment activities.

Travelers can expect delays, flaggers, and single-lane traffic. A 35 mph speed zone is in effect along portions of US Highway 200 (US 200) north of Fairview, where work continues near the new roundabout.

Crews plan to begin pouring concrete curb in the roundabout area this week.

June 26, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction continue installing culverts and conducting excavation and embankment activities.

Crews continue placing special borrow and aggregate in the roundabout. Special borrow refers to any material used to build up the subsurface of a new road.

Travelers can expect delays, flaggers, and single-lane traffic. A 35 mph speed zone is in effect along portions of US Highway 200 (US 200) north of Fairview, where work continues near the new roundabout.

Crews plan to begin milling the existing road surface on US 200 this week, weather permitting. Traffic will be detoured around work activities and controlled by flaggers.

June 21, 2023

This week, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction continue installing culverts and conducting excavation and embankment activities.

Crews continue placing special borrow and aggregate in the roundabout. Special borrow refers to any material used to build up the subsurface of a new road.

Travelers can expect delays, flaggers, and single-lane traffic. A 35 mph speed zone is in effect along portions of US Highway 200 (US 200), where work continues near the new roundabout location.

June 12, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction will be installing culverts and continuing excavation and embankment activities this week.

Crews continue placing special borrow and aggregate in the roundabout. Special borrow refers to any material used to build up the subsurface of a new road.

Travelers can expect delays, flaggers, and single-lane traffic. A 35 mph speed zone will be in effect along portions of US Highway 200 (US 200), where work continues in the new roundabout location.

June 7, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction will continue excavation and embankment activities this week.

Efforts for last week were delayed due to inclement weather; crews are maintaining the work zone, hauling special borrow, and ensuring the new alignment section is dry and up to grade. Special borrow refers to any material used to build up the subsurface of a new road.

Travelers can expect delays, flaggers, and single-lane traffic. A 35 mph speed zone will be in effect along portions of US Highway 200 (US 200), where work continues in the new roundabout location.

May 30, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction will continue excavation and embankment activities this week.

Crews will place fill and install storm drainage next to Montana Highway 200 (MT 200). Work will begin at mile marker 64 east for a half mile to extend drainage under the roadway.

Installation of conduit, used to protect electrical wiring, will be placed leading to the light poles in the roundabout area.

Travelers can expect delays, flaggers, and single-lane traffic. A 35 mph speed zone will be in effect along portions of the project area.

May 22, 2023

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Wickens Construction will continue with excavation and embankment work this week.

Crews will be placing fill and installing storm drainage next to Montana Highway 200 (MT 200). A 35 mph speed zone will be in effect along this section of the project.

Please slow down and use caution when traveling through the project area.

May 15, 2023

Next week, MDT and Wickens Construction will continue installing culverts, along with excavation and embankment work.

Crews will be placing fill and installing storm drainage next to Montana Highway 200 (MT 200). As a result, a 35 mph speed zone will be in effect along this section of the project.

Work may be delayed due to inclement weather.

Please slow down and use caution when you see workers and equipment on the road.

May 1, 2023

Wickens Construction is continuing work along the new alignment north of Fairview.

They have installed a work bridge over the irrigation canal and will start stripping topsoil and moving dirt between the canal and US Highway 200 (US 200).

Please slow down and use caution when you see equipment on the road.

April 24, 2023

Wickens Construction is continuing to strip topsoil along the new alignment north of Fairview, where they are also working on culvert installation, erosion control, and stabilization measures.

Wickens intends to move more machinery to the job site this week, so please slow down and use caution when you see equipment on the road.

April 5, 2023

Wickens Construction has begun stripping topsoil along the new alignment north of Fairview, where they'll also be working on culvert installation, erosion control, and stabilization measures.

Work is not impacting traffic on MT 201 yet, but motorists may see crews and equipment traveling to and from the job site, so please use caution when you see equipment on the road.