Highway 212 in SD/WY/MT....use it or skip it???

local in Broadus does not have a sense of humor, neither does the scale if it's open. Watch out for deer, elk and other critters after dark

 

Just went across it today, the road work is all done, they were just finishing some grade work in the ditches this morning.

 

FYI theres a little restaurant just west of the chicken house which is a good stop for a decent meal.. they only take cash but its a good little meal... truck parking right across...

 

Ooops if your heading west its just east of DOT scale... cheers

 

Is it a better route during winter compared to the interstate?

 

90. You have that Continental Divide in your face in Montana. I-90 is not so tough in good weather.

Never mind the miles, you will burn that same fuel fighting Mr Hill off on another road.

 

Depends on the weather. They don't do a very good job of scraping the roads on the reservation part of the Highway but otherwise it is fine.

 

The Continental Divide is halfway across Montana from 212. I-90 isn’t exactly flat across WY and 212 cuts off about 75 miles or so. You only have the scale in Broadus to cross before you get back on the interstate. If you stay on 90 you have to cross Sundance and Sheridan, and Sheridan has an inspection barn. 212 is way less hassle in the long run.

 

Very true. I used to run 212 a lot and got to know the Broadus scale very well. Generally it is only open during the day but opens around 5:30am and closes about 6pm. If you see a white Subaru then Nancy is the scale master and she is very strict. Make sure you have your T's crossed and your I's dotted. If you see a White SUV then Tiffany is the scale master. She won't do anything so no worries. Also there is a spot just before Ashland (I think that was the name) where Montana DOT likes to do inspections. Basically a mobile weigh station. If someone else is in it already being inspected then keep moving.