Livingston, Montana – A wildfire near the Jackson Creek exit prompted the closure of Interstate 90 ramps Saturday, disrupting travel between Bozeman and Livingston.
According to the Montana Highway Patrol, troopers assisted the Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office with closing the on- and off-ramps at the I-90 Jackson Creek exit after a fire started in a field near the roadway. The fire spread quickly and threatened nearby homes and other structures.
Troopers Nick Workman, Hayden Mannetter, and Nick Derene responded to the scene and helped manage traffic while emergency crews worked to contain the fire, the agency said in a public statement.
Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported. However, one barn was destroyed as a result of the fire. The extent of additional property damage was not immediately clear.
The ramp closures were implemented as a safety measure to keep drivers away from active fire conditions and to allow emergency vehicles to access the area without interference. Traffic was temporarily impacted along the I-90 corridor, a key route for commuters and travelers moving between Gallatin and Park counties.
Officials did not release information on the cause of the fire or how long firefighting operations lasted. Drivers were advised to remain alert for sudden closures or emergency activity in rural areas, especially during dry conditions.
The incident occurred in a region frequently traveled by commuters, students, and workers moving between Bozeman, Livingston, and surrounding communities.
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