Four mile drive path-kalispell (IC, CN & CE) urban route 6735, flathead county, construction of sidewalk from reference point 0.4 to 0.6

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Montana Department of Transportation a formula grant of $361,916 on July 10, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to construct pedestrian and multimodal transportation infrastructure improvements. The project, titled "Four Mile Drive Path—Kalispell," involves construction of a sidewalk and multi-use path along State Urban Route 6735 in Flathead County within Kalispell's urban limits, extending from reference point 0.4 to 0.6 miles. The scope of work includes construction of new curb, gutter, boulevard, retaining wall, handrail, rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB), pedestrian ramps, and storm drainage improvements to connect existing pathway networks and enhance active transportation infrastructure in the region.

This project exemplifies the Highway Planning and Construction program's support for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements, which constitute eligible activities under the Federal-aid Highway Program authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). As a formula grant administered by the state DOT, the project reflects Montana's established capacity to execute federally funded transportation infrastructure development while maintaining compliance with applicable environmental review, design, and construction oversight requirements.

Project description

Construction project and incidental construction activities required for the design and construction of a sidewalk includes constructing multi-use path connecting existing paths includes new curb, gutter, boulevard, retaining wall, handrail, rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB), ramps, and improvements to storm drainage. This project is located in flathead county within kalispell urban limits on state urban route 6735/four mile drive from reference point 0.4 to 0.6.