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August 19: Community Road Work Update

Community Road Work (August 19-23)

  • MT 64 Tiger Grant Project
    • Seal and cover (chip seal) work is complete and temporary striping has been placed. Crews will return in a few weeks to conduct permanent striping activities.
    • Construction is taking place in the Kircher Park area. No traffic impacts are expected.
  • Turn Bay North of Gallatin Gateway
    • Crews will finish mailbox and sign installation north of Gallatin Gateway on Tuesday, August 20 and Wednesday, August 21. Travelers can expect reduced speeds from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days.
  • South of Spanish Creek South
    • There are no construction activities anticipated this week between Storm Castle Road and the Lava Lake Trailhead.

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August 12: Community Road Work Update

**Please be advised that the chip seal that was supposed to take place Monday and Tuesday of this week has been delayed to Tuesday and Wednesday. Expect single lane closures, reduced speeds and loose gravel from 7am-7pm both days.

Gallatin County, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), and Riverside Contracting Inc. continue construction on the MT 64 TIGER Grant project. Here’s what you can expect the week of August 12.

Montana 64

Seal and cover (chip seal) activities will occur throughout the project area on Monday, August 12 and Tuesday, August 13. Drivers can expect single lane closures where active chip sealing is taking place. Please be mindful of reduced speeds and loose gravel following chip seal work.

Turn Bay North of Gallatin Gateway
Crews will finish mailbox and sign installation north of Gallatin Gateway. No traffic impacts are expected.

South of Spanish Creek South
There is no anticipated work through this portion of the project.

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August 5: Community Road Work Update

Community Road Work (August 5 – 9)

  • MT 64 Tiger Grant Project
    • Gallatin County, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), and Riverside Contracting Inc. continue construction on the MT 64 TIGER Grant project. Here’s what you can expect the week of August 5.
    • Concrete crews will install an Americans with Disabilities (ADA) ramp on the shared use path near Huntley Dive. A weigh scale pad will be added in the wildlife turnout west of the US Highway 191 (US191) and Montana Highway 64 (MT 64) intersection. Minimal to no traffic impacts are expected while concrete work is conducted.
    • Concerns regarding current pavement markings will be addressed in the coming weeks with paving and chip seal activities.
  • Turn Bay North of Gallatin Gateway
    • Crews will install signage north of Gallatin Gateway. Minimal to no traffic impacts are expected.
  • South of Spanish Creek South
    • Final striping activities will take place between Storm Castle Road and the Lava Lake trailhead in the next few weeks; however specific dates have not yet been determined. Minimal traffic impacts are anticipated while striping occurs.

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July 30: Community Road Work Update

Community Road Work (July 30 – August 2)

  • MT 64 Tiger Grant Project
    • Shared-use path realignment will be completed this week, weather and other factors permitting. Paving activities on the shared-use path and the pedestrian underpass may begin late in the week. Path and pedestrian underpass closures will be necessary during construction.
    • Paving operations west of the intersection of US Highway 191 (US 191) with Montana Highway 64 (MT 64) will begin this week, weather and other factors permitting. While paving operations are underway, drivers can expect single-lane closures and flagger-controlled traffic. Please plan for extended delays.
    • Concerns regarding current pavement markings will be addressed in the coming weeks with paving and chip seal activities.
  • Turn Bay North of Gallatin Gateway
    • Sign installation and delineator work will occur north of Gallatin Gateway. Two traffic lanes will be open, but drivers can expect reduced speeds through the area.
  • South of Spanish Creek South
    • No active construction is anticipated between Storm Castle Road and the Lava Lake trailhead.

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Wildlands Festival is THIS weekend!

Wildlands Festival is at the Big Sky Events Arena this weekend, August 2&3, with headliners Dierks Bentley and Maren Morris! Outlaw Partners and Lone Mountain Land Company are proud to present two nights of incredible music celebrating wild and scenic spaces.

More information HERE

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Montana Shakespeare in the Parks – The Winter’s Tale

A Free Performance of Montana Shakespeare in The Parks is coming to Big Sky!

Come join Montana Shakespeare in the Parks for a free performance of William Shakespeare’s Winter’s Tale. Pack a picnic, grab your friends, and enjoy this world class performance!

We will be at the the Town Center Plaza on July 27th at 6:00pm!

Performances are FREE, and seating is first come, first served.

Our Inclement weather location will be the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center – Please check MISP’s website and social media for the most up to date information on last-minute location changes!

We will have two audio accessibility options available for each performance:
1. Personal FM receivers and headphones are available to borrow from the merchandise table.

2. A FREE app may be downloaded so that you can listen to audio from the show on your personal device (Remember to bring your own headphones!) You can follow these instructions!
– Download the AudioFetch app on your device (iOS & Android compatible)
– Connect your device to the WiFi network: Shakespeare! (no password required)
– Open the AudioFetch app to listen to the audio!

In many communities, MSIP will host special pre-show performances from local artists an hour ahead of the show. Check MSIP’s “Events Page” at shakespeareintheparks.org to find out more about pre-shows in your area.

Performance Details:
The Winter’s Tale spans sixteen years during which a jealous king accuses his wife of infidelity and exiles his newborn daughter to Bohemia where she is raised by shepherds and, ultimately, falls in love with the Bohemian king’s son. Audiences are sure to relish this story of love, loss, and forgiveness.

For more information and a complete tour schedule, please visit shakespeareintheparks.org!

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July 22: Community Road Work Update

Community Road Work (July 22-26)

  • MT 64 Tiger Grant Project
    • Gravel work will occur this week west of the intersection of US Highway 191 (US 191) with Montana Highway 64 (MT 64), weather and other factors permitting. While gravel operations are underway, drivers can expect single-lane closures and flagger-controlled traffic. Please plan for extended delays.
    • Gravel work will also take place near Huntley Drive as crews conduct shared-use path realignment. This work will require single-lane lane closures and flaggers. Please plan for delays.
    • Crews will remove the berm near the golf course this week. Portions of the shared-use path near the golf course will be closed while this work is completed.
  • Turn Bay North of Gallatin Gateway
    • Chip seal operations will take place on Wednesday, July 24 on US Highway 191 (US 191) north of Gallatin Gateway. Crews will then conduct clean-up activities and temporary roadway striping. Drivers can expect reduced speeds, a 12-foot width restriction, and single-lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers Wednesday through Fridayfrom 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please plan for delays.
  • South of Spanish Creek South
    • Crews have completed delineator work and no active construction is anticipated on this section of the project this week.

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July 15: Community Road Work Update

Community Road Work (July 15 – 19)

  • MT 64 Tiger Grant Project
    • MDT is aware of striping changes that have affected travel in the area. The issue has been temporarily addressed and MDT maintenance crews are working to permanently remove the striping in some areas. We appreciate your patience as we work toward a resolution.
    • Sign installation will continue in several project areas. Grading operations west of the intersection of US Highway 191 (US 191) with Montana Highway 64 (MT 64) are expected to be completed this week, weather and other factors permitting. While grading operations are underway, drivers can expect single-lane closures, and flagger-controlled traffic. Please plan for extended delays.
    • Shared-use path realignment near Huntley Drive is anticipated to begin this week. This work will require single-lane lane closures and flaggers. Please plan for delays.
  • Turn Bay North of Gallatin Gateway
    • Grinding and rumble strip operations will take place this week on US Highway 191 (US 191) north of Gallatin Gateway. Drivers can expect reduced speeds, a 12-foot width restriction, and single-lane closures with traffic controlled by flaggers Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Two lane traffic will reopen after 7 p.m. Travelers can expect delays.
  • South of Spanish Creek South
    • Crews will be conducting delineator work. This work will take approximately one day to complete, however the date has yet to be determined. Flaggers and pilot cars will be present and 15-minute delays can be expected while delineator work is conducted.

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Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery: July Showcase – Big Sky and the Gallatin Canyon Plein Air Show

Don’t miss the Plein Air Paintings of Big Sky and the Gallatin Canyon, at the Big Sky Artists’ Studio & Gallery running all of July. Works from various artists and some pieces from Kids Plein Air will be featured throughout the month.

Last month, twenty-five artists from across the nation descended on Big Sky and the Gallatin Canyon for plein air painting at the second annual Paint Under the Big Sky event. Painting landscapes From Spanish Creek through Big Sky and down to Taylor Fork, in one or more sittings, these painters captured local scenery with emotion and passion.

Stop by to say hello and see these beautiful and unique interpretations of this corner of Montana.

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