Path preservation-missoula CO (CN & CE) national highway 7, multiple counties, sidewalk improvements from reference point 76.8 to 82.9

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Montana Department of Transportation $2,428,234.89 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 8, 2025, for sidewalk and shared-use path preservation improvements along National Highway Route 7 in Missoula County and adjacent counties. This formula grant funds Segment 1 of a two-part construction project extending from reference point 76.8 to 82.9 along the Bitterroot Trail, adjacent to U.S. Highway 93. The project deliverables include construction of a shared-use path, crack sealing and fog sealing operations, replacement of distressed pavement, tree root removal, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades, and a new overlay application in specific path sections.

The project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2029. As a formula grant under CFDA 20.205, this award represents federal funds allocated to Montana for highway and transportation infrastructure improvements consistent with the program's focus on pavement preservation and pedestrian facility enhancements on public roads. The multi-year timeline reflects the phased nature of the construction work and the comprehensive scope of infrastructure rehabilitation across multiple counties.

Project description

Construction project for sidewalk improvements includes a shared-use path, crack sealing, FOG sealing, replacing distressed pavement, tree root removal, ADA upgrades, and a new overlay in specific path sections. This project is located in multiple counties along the bitterroot trail adjacent to US highway 93 on national highway route 7 from reference point 76.8 to 82.9. This project is split; this is segment 1 of 2.