5 Reasons To Thank A Montana Road Worker

If you've ever been stuck in traffic while in a hurry, you know it can be frustrating. You're racing against time, trying to make it somewhere on time, and then it happens.

You see that lanes are merging down to one or worse, you see that orange and black sign that reads: "Detour."

Road Projects Happening In Great Falls

It's no secret that Great Falls is growing and will continue to in the foreseeable future. Because of the growth and number of cars increasing on our roads, it's especially important to make sure roads are well maintained and safe to drive - especially during harsh weather, right?

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According to Montana Department of Transportation, there are about 12 active road projects currently underway which include 9th Street NW, Gore Hill Interchange, River's Edge Trail Connector, and Watson Coulee Road.

For some, this is great news and a sign of a promising future for Great Falls. For others, it's another obstacle in the way of driving bliss.

Why Is Road Work So Frustrating For Some People?

Look, it's easy to see why people get frustrated with road work, especially if you're running late, drive by a project in progress and it doesn't appear anyone's working.

Who wouldn't be frustrated?

But, there are a lot of things going on with particular projects that we might not know about... including the things that our road workers are dealing with.

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Let's dive into five reasons why we should be a little more patient with our road workers in Montana.