US 93 N - post creek hill (CN & CE) national highway 5, lake county, reconstruct the roadway from reference point 37.6 to 39.4

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Montana Department of Transportation $1,218,718.30 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on September 9, 2025, to reconstruct a 1.8-mile section of U.S. Route 93 at Post Creek Hill in Lake County, Montana (reference points 37.6 to 39.4). This Phase 1 project, with an ultimate completion date of May 31, 2030, will deliver roadway reconstruction improvements including a new shared use path for pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, a truck passing lane to enhance traffic operations, and wildlife accommodations to support habitat connectivity and reduce wildlife-vehicle conflicts.

The project represents a comprehensive transportation infrastructure improvement aligned with the FHWA's emphasis on multimodal network development, safety enhancements, and environmental stewardship. As the first phase of a two-phase effort, this award funds critical design, engineering, and construction activities necessary to modernize this section of the national highway system while addressing both transportation safety and wildlife conservation objectives in this Montana corridor.

Project description

Construction project for reconstruction of the existing roadway includes a new shared use path, a truck passing lane, and wildlife accommodations. This project is located in lake county on national highway route 5/US-93 from reference point 37.6 to 39.4. This project is split; this is phase 1 of 2.