Roundup Record Tribune & Winnett Times -

BOZEMAN — An exceptionally strong and durable concrete developed at Montana State University is slated to be used for the first time, paving the way for potential widespread future application in Montana.

Developed over the past five years in collaboration with Montana Department of Transportation, the ultra-high performance concrete will form parts of two replacement bridges scheduled for installation this summer on Highway 43 near the southwest Montana town of Wisdom.

Due to a specialized mixture that includes conventional concrete materials in addition to steel fibers, fly ash — a by...