Comprehensive feasibility study in the form of a preliminary engineering report (per) the per will serve as a road map for the alignment, funding, construction, and maintenance of the parks to…

The Federal Highway Administration awarded Powell County $6.313 million on February 23, 2026, under the National Infrastructure Investments program (CFDA 20.933) for a comprehensive feasibility study in the form of a Preliminary Engineering Report establishing a roadmap for the Parks to Passes Corridor alignment, funding, construction, and maintenance across 175 miles of route gaps and connections in western Montana. The study will cover planning and feasibility analysis to support future infrastructure investment decisions along the corridor. Performance takes place in Deer Lodge, Montana, with work completing September 30, 2030. The award is assistance in the form of a project grant, classified as a planning investment in surface transportation infrastructure with significant regional impact under the BUILD (formerly RAISE) grant framework. Powell County, a local government entity, is the prime recipient. Funds are available for obligation through September 30, 2028, and, if properly obligated by that date, expenditure through September 30, 2033.

Comprehensive feasibility study in the form of a preliminary engineering report (per) the per will serve as a road map for the alignment, funding, construction, and maintenance of the parks to passes corridor covering 175 miles of route gaps and connections in western montana.