King AVE & 48TH street - blgs (PE) urban route 1037, yellowstone county, safety improvements from reference point 16.5 to 16.7

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded Montana Department of Transportation $600,000.00 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on May 6, 2025, to conduct preliminary engineering (PE) activities for safety improvements at the intersection of King Avenue and 48th Street on Urban Route 1037 in Yellowstone County, Montana. The project scope encompasses planning and design work for a roundabout installation, with work limited to reference points 16.5 to 16.7 on the designated urban route. This formula grant allocation supports the foundational engineering analysis and design documentation necessary to advance the intersection safety enhancement project toward future construction phases.

The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to state departments of transportation for highway infrastructure development and safety improvements. As a formula grant, the funding was distributed to Montana based on statutory allocation mechanisms established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), with the State DOT responsible for project administration and oversight in coordination with FHWA's Montana division office. The preliminary engineering activities funded under this award will include environmental reviews, design specifications, and other planning requirements mandated under the National Environmental Policy Act and applicable transportation regulations prior to project implementation.

Project description

Preliminary engineering activities required for future safety improvements includes a roundabout. This project is located in yellowstone county on urban route 1037 from reference point 16.5 to 16.7