What is MDT's role in coordinating road closures for ROW projects?

• A. Approve traffic control plans, coordinate with law enforcement, and ensure safe closure and reopening.
• B. Set detour routes without coordinating with law enforcement.
• C. Issue licenses to contractors for ROW work.
• D. Manage only the procurement of materials for closure.

Answer: (A)

MDT coordinates road closures for ROW projects by guiding how traffic is managed to keep workers and the traveling public safe while work is underway. They review and approve traffic control plans to ensure signs, barriers, lane shifts, and detours meet Montana standards and work smoothly with project timing. They also coordinate with law enforcement to provide the necessary traffic management, enforcement support, and incident response during the closure period. Finally, MDT oversees the safe closure and the reopening process, making sure detours are workable, public communications are in place, and access is restored promptly once work is complete. This combination of plan approval, enforcement coordination, and orderly reopening best ensures safety and minimizes disruption. Detour routes need law enforcement involvement, licensing contractors and material procurement aren’t the primary role in coordinating road closures for ROW projects.