2.
City Council Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 01/20/2026
- TITLE
- MDT Presentation - MT3 Corridor Study and Access Management Plan
- PRESENTED BY:
- Wyeth Friday
- Department:
- Planning & Community Services
Presentation:
Yes
Legal Review:
No
Project Number:
N/A
RECOMMENDATION
This is a presentation only, and no action is needed.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Jackson Lang, MDT Corridor Study Planner, will share information about the Montana Highway 3 Billings Corridor Study.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is conducting a corridor study on Montana Highway 3 (MT 3), in Billings, from Apache Trail to the roundabout that connects to E. Airport Road and N. 27th Street near Billings Logan International Airport.
The purpose of the Montana 3 Billings Corridor Study is to develop a comprehensive long-range plan for managing the corridor and identify opportunities to improve the corridor based on needs, public and agency input, and financial feasibility.
As part of the study, MDT is developing an Access Management Plan for the MT 3 corridor. An access management plan is a proactive strategy to ensure safe and efficient use of the roadway while considering the needs of local communities and stakeholders. Access management plays a crucial role in enhancing roadway safety, functionality, compatibility with development, and overall operation.
The study is a collaborative process with local jurisdictions, resource agencies, MDT, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the public to identify transportation needs and potential solutions.
Jackson Lang, MDT Corridor Study Planner, will share information about potential improvement options for the corridor and provide an overview of the access management plan.
The purpose of the Montana 3 Billings Corridor Study is to develop a comprehensive long-range plan for managing the corridor and identify opportunities to improve the corridor based on needs, public and agency input, and financial feasibility.
As part of the study, MDT is developing an Access Management Plan for the MT 3 corridor. An access management plan is a proactive strategy to ensure safe and efficient use of the roadway while considering the needs of local communities and stakeholders. Access management plays a crucial role in enhancing roadway safety, functionality, compatibility with development, and overall operation.
The study is a collaborative process with local jurisdictions, resource agencies, MDT, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the public to identify transportation needs and potential solutions.
Jackson Lang, MDT Corridor Study Planner, will share information about potential improvement options for the corridor and provide an overview of the access management plan.
FISCAL EFFECTS
N/A
STAKEHOLDERS
Travelers through and within the Billings area, as well as property owners along the corridor, the Billings Logan International Airport, the City and County, are all stakeholders in the future improvements to Highway 3 in this are of the City as it becomes an urban corridor.
ALTERNATIVES
This is a presentation only and no action is required at this time.