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Resident urges county review of planned July 4th interstate exit closure, citing traffic and dust concerns
Summary
Pat Lavelle urged the Billings County Commission to re-open discussion of a planned closure of the east interstate exit for July 4th events, warning of increased traffic, road-width and signage issues and requesting dust-control planning; the commission asked Lavelle to coordinate with the Road Foreman and placed the item on next month’s agenda.
Pat Lavelle told the Billings County Commission the planned closure of the east interstate exit during July 4th events could create safety and nuisance problems and asked the board to schedule a fuller review. “Concerns about the planned closure of the east interstate exit during the July 4th events,” Lavelle said during the public comment period, citing potential increased traffic, dust-control needs, road width, signage and speed issues.
Commissioners did not take immediate action but advised Lavelle to work with the Road Foreman and confirmed the matter would be placed on next month’s agenda for a full discussion. The exchange occurred during the meeting’s public comment period, which the chairman opened after reviewing the county’s public comment rules adopted under Senate Bill 2180 (2025).
