Aging roads and rising costs put pressure Montana's infrastructure system

Missoula report highlights Montana road and bridge safety concerns

Missoula, Mont. — A new report discussed in Missoula said Montana faces road and bridge problems that are raising safety concerns and adding costs for drivers.

Aging roads and rising costs put pressure Montana's infrastructure system

GREAT FALLS Transportation leaders across Montana say aging roads and bridges, combined with rising construction costs and increasing traffic, are placing growing pressure on the states infrastructure system.A new report from transportation research group TRIP found that while Montana continues making progress on several highway improvement projects, funding remains a major obstacle for many critical transportation needs statewide.Quentin Shores…