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Transportation director warns of HSRA 'death spiral' as committee funds bridge staffing and maintenance
Summary
Director Chris Dorrington told lawmakers the State Highway Special Revenue Account faces long‑term stress and the department added bridge engineers and maintenance positions; the subcommittee approved 22 new MDT positions and increases largely funded by federal and state special revenue.
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) told the Section C subcommittee that federal construction dollars are increasing but that material and labor inflation has eaten into purchasing power and that the Highway State Special Revenue Account (HSRA) is under pressure.
Chair Schillinger summarized the subcommittee's recommended MDT changes: a biennium HB2 package about 12.3% above base driven by contractor payments, equipment rental, federal transit funding, off‑system bridge repair contingent on other legislation, and added personal services. The…
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