Speed limit reduced on Montana 82
TAYLOR INMAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years, 4 months AGO
Taylor Inman covers Bigfork and the north shore for the Bigfork Eagle and hosts News Now and other podcasts for the Daily Inter Lake. Originally from Kentucky, Taylor started her career at the award-winning public radio newsroom at Murray State University. She worked as a general assignment reporter for WKMS, where her stories aired on National Public Radio, including the show “All Things Considered.” She can be reached at 406-758-4440 or at [email protected]. | September 17, 2022 1:00 AM
Starting Monday, commuters driving Montana 82 between Bigfork and Somers will see a lower speed limit.
According to a Montana Department of Transportation press release, the MDT Commission in June approved lowering the speed limit from 70 mph to 60 mph.
New signs reflecting the lower speed limit are expected to be installed the week of Sept. 19, weather permitting.
Flathead County submitted a request for a speed limit study on Montana 82 between U.S. 93 and Montana 35. Concern about an increasing number of driveways and other intersections along the road was noted in the study request.
People are encouraged to contact District Public Relations Specialist Megan Redmond at (406) 396-1978 with any questions or comments.
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