In Montana, who must comply with right-of-way regulations during construction?

• A. Contractors, subcontractors, equipment operators, and any entity working within the ROW, plus the agency overseeing the project.
• B. Only contractors
• C. The agency overseeing the project
• D. Subcontractors and equipment operators

Answer: (A)

When work happens in the right-of-way, safety and proper traffic management rely on everyone involved following the rules. In Montana, compliance isn’t limited to one group—it applies to all who are operating within the ROW and to the agency that oversees the project. That means contractors, subcontractors, and equipment operators must follow the established ROW regulations, including traffic control plans, flagging, safety distances, and permit conditions. The agency overseeing the project also has to ensure those rules are being followed, approve the plans, and monitor ongoing compliance to keep the work within approved boundaries and protect the traveling public. The other options fall short because they exclude one or more essential players—either specific worker groups or the overseeing authority—leaving gaps in who is responsible for safety and regulatory adherence.