The pedestrian tunnel under Montana Highway 64 is now open. PHOTO BY JACK REANEY
EBS STAFF
For the first time, walkers, bikers, runners and skateboarders can cross under Montana Highway 64 at the east junction of Little Coyote Road. The pedestrian tunnel was recently opened, marking a milestone of the summer’s TIGER grant roadwork.
The pedestrian tunnel is “substantially complete,” although the tunnel floor will be paved next summer. The current ground surface is concrete, and project officials warn of a tripping hazard created by an uneven surface on each end of the tunnel. Light fixtures are yet to be installed, but the tunnel should be lit by early October.
A project PR representative shared the background of this tunnel in an email to EBS:
“When the TIGER grant application was written in 2017, [the] Big Sky Community Organization was in the process of drafting a Big Sky Parks and Open Space Plan and updating the Big Sky Master Trails Plan, which included the tunnel. Although this planning process was the foundation for including the pedestrian in the TIGER grant application, the need for pedestrian and bicycle connectivity in this area has been a topic of discussion for more than a decade.”
Above the tunnel, a new stoplight was installed in mid-August. That stoplight is scheduled for activation on Oct. 10, according to a Sept. 22 email update from project representatives.
PHOTO BY JACK REANEY
Work will continue this week to install signs and paint the newly constructed pavement and turn-lanes. In addition, the shared-use walking path is paved and complete between Big Pine Drive and Andesite Road.
“Improvements near the intersection of Montana Highway 64 and U.S. Highway 191 will be completed during the 2024 construction season,” the Sept. 22 email stated.
Various other tasks, including paving of the tunnel floor, will be finished in 2024.
CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 - July 31Calling all artists and nature
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Paint anytime from June 1-28
EXHIBITION & SALE: June 29 – July 31
Calling all artists and nature
enthusiasts! Get your paintbrushes ready for an unforgettable experience at
Paint Under the Big Sky, a thrilling plein air event set against the stunning
backdrop of Big Sky, MT, Chet Huntley’s “The Last Best Place”. Don’t
miss this chance to unleash your creativity and be part of a vibrant artistic community.
What is Paint Under the Big Sky? PUBS is a plein air event for all painters of any ability (over the age of 16). Sponsored by the Big Sky Artist’s Studio & Gallery and the Big Sky Artists Collective, a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster a strong community of artists in the Big Sky area, the paint-out hopes to introduce painters to our extraordinary landscape for an opportunity to create, meet and have fun. Plein air painters record our landscape for generations to come.
Artists are invited to travel to Big
Sky, MT to paint anytime between Jun 1 – 28, and participate in the exhibition
and sale of paintings from June 29 – July 31.
Come join us! We have a great
place to paint and are welcoming and fun!
Don’t miss out!
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 1:00 am - July 31 (Wednesday) 11:55 pm
Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice
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Embrace the freedom and
serenity of movement in nature with our rejuvenating morning yoga class on the
Mountain Lawn. Allow the fresh mountain air and gentle guided yoga practice to
invigorate your day of adventure ahead. Complimentary.Weather
permitting.
Time
June 1 (Saturday) 7:00 am - August 31 (Saturday) 7:00 am
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
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Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 10 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 19 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
June 17 (Monday) 6:00 pm - August 26 (Monday) 6:00 pm