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Project Description The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) proposes to reconstruct and widen U.S. Highway 93 to provide improved safety and operations for the traveling public. The work will include a bridge replacement over the Whitefish River, clearing, grubbing, grading, gravel, storm drain, curb and gutter, plant mix surfacing, signing, striping, fencing, landscaping, retaining wall, guardrail, and other miscellaneous items. Extensive right-of-way acquisition and utility relocation will be required. The existing two-lane highway, originally constructed in 1936, has experienced significant increases in traffic volumes due to growth and development within the Whitefish city limits and surrounding county. The existing facility lacks adequate stopping sight distance, shoulders, turn lanes, lighting, drainage, and bicycle/pedestrian facilities. This has contributed to a higher than average accident rate and severity rate. The proposed project was originally evaluated under the 1994 U.S. 93 Somers to Whitefish West Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and Record of Decision (ROD). A Re-Evaluation of the FEIS pertaining to the Whitefish West segment was prepared in 2008. The project is located in Flathead County on U.S. Highway 93 (P5 – NHS). It begins in Whitefish on Second Street ½ block west of Baker Avenue and ends approximately ½ mile west of Twin Bridges Road (Hwy 424) at milepost 133.00. |
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