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Road work on I-90 near Taft ends for winter season

MONTE TURNER | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 month, 1 week AGO
by MONTE TURNER
Mineral Independent | October 29, 2025 12:00 AM

What a ginormous project this is, but it’s over for 2025.

The Montana Department of Transportation, along with construction partner Acme Concrete Paving, Inc., have completed construction activities in the westbound lanes of I-90 near Taft. This project began last year and motorists are used to the orange barrels and cones, especially the local residents who have navigated them so it will be a nice break until the spring of 2026 when year three commences.

The project location begins 3 miles east of the Montana/Idaho border and continues east for approximately 3 miles, ending near the Taft Interchange. The project runs from mile marker 3.4 to mile marker 5.7. 

This summer, crews replaced deteriorating asphalt pavement with new, durable concrete pavement, as well as upgraded surface drainage, replaced culverts, replaced concrete barriers, improved roadway lighting, and installed new signage. 

Crews will return to seal and cover (chip seal) the westbound lanes. 

Updates on this project can be found on the MDT website here: mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/i90lookout/. The public is encouraged to contact Joan Redeen at 406-396-1978 with any questions or comments.

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