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Commissioners approve joint powers agreement to advance Buffalo Gap Road extension design
Summary
Billings County approved a joint powers agreement and task order with neighboring counties and engineering consultants to advance alignment selection, wetland delineation, and environmental surveys for the Buffalo Gap Road extension.
County transportation staff and consultants updated the board on the Buffalo Gap Road extension project and presented a task order to continue environmental and preliminary engineering work. The scope includes survey, wetland delineation, wildlife/botany reports and preliminary alignment work to inform estimated construction costs and the selection of a bridge type at Knudsen Creek crossing.
Staff said the Forest Service is taking on additional responsibilities for studies and that an on‑site alignment meeting was scheduled. Commissioners voted to approve the joint powers agreement/task order that will split early engineering fees and keep construction costs in each county where the work lies; the board approved the agreement by motion and voice vote. Staff noted that the final cost split for construction will depend on alignment and engineering results.
