Marks the end of the Ronan-North project
RONAN, Mont. (October 2, 2025) – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and Riverside Contracting Inc. have finished improvements at the intersection of U.S. Highway 93 (US 93) with 3rd Avenue and Old US 93 in Ronan. This work included widening 3rd Avenue and Old US 93 at the intersection with US 93 to provide better right turn access. These updates were made in response to community feedback regarding changes made to the intersection as part of the Ronan-North project.
“We’re grateful to the community for voicing their experiences and concerns,” said Bob Vosen, MDT Missoula District Administrator. “Your feedback guided these adjustments, and the result is a more functional intersection for all users. Collaboration with the public ensures our projects truly meet local needs.”
The Ronan-North project is now fully complete. The project spans approximately 2 miles, beginning at the intersection of US 93 with Round Butte Road in Ronan and ending just past Spring Creek Road. Work on the project started in the fall of 2022 and wrapped up in the fall of 2024.
Improvements completed include:
- Widening US 93 to four lanes, with two travel lanes in each direction.
- Installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of US 93 with 3rd Avenue and Old US 93.
- Construction of a 600-foot two-lane segment on 1st Avenue, starting at Round Butte Road, in preparation for the construction of the Ronan-Urban project, when 1st Avenue will become the US 93 southbound lanes through Ronan.
- Permanent closure of Spring Creek Road at US 93.
- Construction of a new shared-use path connecting Round Butte Road with the existing shared-use path along US 93.
For more information about the Ronan-North project, visit mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/ronanurban/.
If you have questions or concerns, email Sloane at sloane@bigskypublicrelations.com or call the hotline at 406-207-4484, operating during business hours.
MDT is a workforce of over 2,000 people across Montana, determined to do all we can so that you arrive at your destination safely. Our mission is to build, operate, and maintain a safe and resilient transportation system. For more information, visit mdt.mt.gov.