Bozeman Plans to Eliminate Unsigned Intersections: Here’s What’s Happening

If you’ve lived in Bozeman for any length of time, you’ve likely driven through an unsigned intersection, and probably had a moment of hesitation doing it. While the rule is to treat it like a four-way stop, not everyone knows that, which can make these intersections unpredictable.

That’s about to change. The City of Bozeman is moving forward with a citywide effort to install stop signs at every uncontrolled intersection, with the goal of creating more consistent traffic patterns across neighborhood streets as the city continues to grow.

What the Project Involves

The city plans to install over 400 stop signs at 328 intersections across Bozeman. Work begins this May and will roll out in phases through 2030, with crews moving through different areas of the city each year.

Here's how the project will unfold over the next several years:

• 2026: MSU neighborhood (starting this May)
• 2027: Valley Unit neighborhood and the Northeast neighborhood
• 2028: West side of Bozeman
• 2029: Far west side and south side
• 2030: Northwest side of Bozeman

Why the City Is Making This Change

Bozeman's streets have gotten a lot busier, and the informal understanding around unsigned intersections doesn't translate well.

"We've heard concerns about this and uncontrolled intersections in general from residents, and we're listening to those concerns. This is a helpful safety improvement for our neighborhood streets." said Transportation & Engineering Director Nick Ross.

Ross noted the stop sign project is part of a broader safety initiative, alongside intersection improvements, street reconstructions, and enhanced pedestrian crossings, efforts aimed at making Bozeman’s streets safer overall.

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