GLENDIVE, Mont. — The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will reopen the Bad Route Rest Area at 6 a.m. on Monday, October 5. The rest area is located at exit 192 on Interstate 94 (I-94) between Glendive and Fallon.
The rest area closed in May 2025 for renovation. The approximately $2.5 million renovation, completed by KH Civil Contracting, includes:
Building renovation
Four new pavilions
New utility shed
New lighting and signage
Two new pet areas near the car and truck parking areas
New treated septic system
New reverse osmosis (RO) filtration system for drinking water
New sidewalks
Upgraded plumbing system
New heating and air conditioning fixtures
Newly sodded lawn with sprinkler system
New fencing
Americans with Disabilities (ADA)-compliant upgrades
The rest area parking lot was paved by Riverside Contracting Inc. as part of the Bad Route Interchange—Southwest project, which included rehabilitation of about five miles of I-94 extending to the Yellowstone River.
MDT is a workforce of over 2,000 people across Montana determined to do all we can so that you arrive at your destination safely. Our mission is to build, operate, and maintain a safe and resilient transportation system. For more information, visit mdt.mt.gov.
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