BILLINGS, Mont. – Road construction projects are underway in Billings, focusing on making streets more accessible for residents with disabilities. The intersection of King Avenue and Mullowney is particularly busy as crews work to improve accessibility.

The Montana Department of Transportation reports this intersection is the busiest in the state, and construction is making daily commutes longer. However, the improvements are welcomed by those living with disabilities.

"It allows the disability community the same access to the community that everyone else has," said Jed Barton, Public Relations Coordinator at L.I.F.T.T.

Billings receives $250,000 annually from a state-collected gas tax to complete ADA upgrades. City Engineer Mac Fogelsong explained that this year, the funding has been u

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