Grand avenue - billings (PE) urban route 1039, yellowstone county, reconstruct roadway from reference point 0.1 to 2.7

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) $833,158.92 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 1, 2025, for preliminary engineering activities supporting the future reconstruction of Grand Avenue (State Urban Route 1039) in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana. The preliminary engineering services will facilitate the design and planning phase for a comprehensive roadway reconstruction project spanning from reference point 0.1 to 2.7 miles, establishing the technical foundation necessary for subsequent construction activities.

The planned reconstruction initiative encompasses a 3-lane facility with integrated multimodal and infrastructure improvements, including stormwater management systems, curb and gutter installation, sidewalks, a shared use path, streetlights, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant ramps, and intersection enhancements. This formula grant allocation reflects the Federal Highway Administration's support for urban transportation infrastructure improvements that enhance safety, accessibility, and multimodal connectivity within Montana's urban centers, consistent with the Highway Planning and Construction program's authorization under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to support highway planning, design, and related preliminary activities.

Project description

Preliminary engineering activities required for future reconstruction of the existing roadway includes 3-lane facility, stormwater improvements, curb and gutter, sidewalk, a shared use path, streetlights, ADA ramps, and intersection improvements. This project is located in yellowstone county within billings urban limits on state urban route 1039/grand avenue from reference point 0.1 to 2.7.