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Montana Department of Transportation working on solution for hot sidewalk on Sx͏ʷuytis Smx̣e (Beartracks) Bridge in Missoula

June 21, 2021/

Higgins hot sidewalk

MDT is acknowledging the walkway can become “extremely hot” and believe it’s because of the polymer panels used to save weight on the side of the bridge, which are reflecting, instead of absorbing heat.

Engineers are looking at ways to paint or apply a thicker surface to improve those insulating capabilities.

The new walkway on the east side of the bridge will use traditional concrete.

 

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