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Interstate 15 North / Interstate 90 East approaching Exit 129 - 3/4 mile. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North / Interstate 90 East reassurance shields. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North / Interstate 90 East at Exit 129: Interstate 15 North - Helena (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North as it departs from Interstate 90 to the east of Butte, preparing to pass under I-90. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Now heading north once again, this overhead sign states that it is 63 miles on Interstate 15 North to Helena and the Montana State Capitol. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Now that Interstate 15 North has departed from Interstate 90 to head north toward Helena and Great Falls, the standard rural speed limits of 80 mph for cars and 65 mph for trucks resume. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 15 North. It's 26 miles to Basin, 34 miles to Boulder, and 63 miles to Helena. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North at mile marker 132, as it climbs up toward the Continental Divide. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at mile marker 133, nearing the Continental Divide. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North as it crosses the Continental Divide at an elevation of 6,368 feet above sea level. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Just after crossing the Continental Divide, Interstate 15 North enters Jefferson County. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at Exit 134: Woodville (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North at mile marker 137. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North approaching Exit 138 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at Exit 138: Elk Park (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North at mile marker 141. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at mile marker 142. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Approaching a stretch of Interstate 15 North at which it will wind along Bison Creek, the speed limit for cars is reduced to 75 mph. Interstate 15 North at mile marker 142. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Several winding curves exist ahead, and these warning signs advise a 60 mph speed through the curves (despite the speed limit for cars being 75 mph). (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North as it begins to traverse this stretch of winding road. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 15 North in Jefferson County. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North, continuing through the curvy stretch. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 15 North. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at mile marker 147. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North in Jefferson County. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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At mile marker 148, Interstate 15 North begins to straighten out a bit. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at mile marker 149. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North at mile marker 150. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Although Interstate 15 North has slightly straightened out for the time being, the speed limit for cars remains 75 mph. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at Exit 151: Bernice (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North at mile marker 153. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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More winding curves on Interstate 15 North. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 15 North. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Another brief break in the winding curves on Interstate 15 North. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at Exit 156: Basin (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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North of Exit 156 exists more curves. This series will be a little sharper than before, and as such, a speed of 50 mph is advised. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Another view of the curviness of this section of Interstate 15 North in Jefferson County. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North near mile marker 159. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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The sharp curves continue. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North approaching Exit 160 - 1/2 mile. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at Exit 160: High Ore Rd (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North at mile marker 162. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at mile marker 163. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at Exit 164: MT 69 - Boulder (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Another Interstate 15 North reassurance shield. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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As Interstate 15 North finally straightens out for the next several miles, the standard rural speed limits of 80 mph for cars and 65 mph for trucks resume. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 15 North. It's 10 miles to Jefferson City, 16 miles to Clancy, and 26 miles to Helena. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North at mile marker 167. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Chain Up Area on Interstate 15 North, just before it begins to climb a steep grade to the north of Boulder. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at mile marker 169 as it starts up the grade. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North at mile marker 170, continuing the climb. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at mile marker 171, nearing the top of the grade. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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As soon as Interstate 15 North reaches the top of the grade, it prepares to go down it on the north side as these warning signs point out. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North as it descends the grade. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Another view on Interstate 15 North as it continues to make its way down. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at mile marker 173, continuing to go down. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at mile marker 174, nearing the bottom of the grade. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Chain Removal Area on Interstate 15 North at the bottom of the downgrade. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at Exit 176: Jefferson City (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Rest Area on Interstate 15 North in Jefferson County. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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At mile marker 178, Interstate 15 North enters the Elkhorn Mountains to the south of Helena. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North at mile marker 180. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at Exit 182: Clancy (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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View on Interstate 15 North near Clancy. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at mile marker 186. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at Exit 187: S-518 - Montana City (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Take any of the next 4 exits to Helena. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Approaching Exit 190, Interstate 15 North enters Lewis & Clark County. (Photo taken 5/24/16). |
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Interstate 15 North at Exit 190: South Helena (Photo taken 5/24/16). |