February 2026: You're Invited to the Russell Street Open House
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with the City of Missoula and WGM Group, continue to make progress on the Russell Street corridor. The area on Russell Street, between Dakota Street and Mount Avenue, and on West Broadway Street, between Toole Avenue and Mullan Road has been under design and early plans are ready to be shared with the public.
The project team invites you to attend a community meeting to learn more about the Russell Street Corridor design. The event will be held at the Salvation Army at 355 S Russell Street on Wednesday, February 18, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be no formal presentation given. All are welcome to stop by anytime.
Russell Street Corridor design and right-of-way activities are taking place through 2028, with construction tentatively scheduled to begin in 2029. MDT has now reached the 30% design plan milestone for Russell Street between Dakota Street to Mount Avenue and on Broadway Street from Toole Avenue to Mullan Road. This includes preliminary design elements and a better understanding of area impacts.
With multiple projects along the corridor over the next few years, the City of Missoula and MDT recognize the importance of proactive communication and collaboration among local-area projects, businesses, and the affected public. Safety is the top priority for all project teams involved.
The Russell Street corridor in Missoula is being reconstructed to support area traffic rates and growth. In 2020, the Russell Street Bridge was constructed. Now, the Montana Department of Transportation and project partners are beginning the final design for Russell Street from Dakota to Mount Avenue as well as for West Broadway Street between Mullan Road and Toole Avenue. More details are below.
Project Overview
In partnership with the City of Missoula, the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) has begun final design work on the remainder of the selected alternative from the Record of Decision for the Russell Street/South 3rd Street Environmental Impact Statement. The areas being designed are located on Russell Street between Dakota Street and Mount Avenue, and West Broadway Street between Mullan Road and Toole Avenue. This project will complete the design and construction of the selected alternative in the Environmental Impact Statement. During the design, details of the selected alternative will be solidified during this phase, including the size and configuration of the roadside boulevards, bike lanes, crosswalks, and sidewalks.
Missoulians recognize that congestion continues to be a challenge on local roadways. In collaboration with its partners and consultants, MDT will continue work on Russell and Broadway to mitigate travel delays and enhance roadway safety features.
Construction in this corridor will not occur for at least three to five years until the design is finalized, right-of-way is acquired, and funding is secured.
Regular updates will be communicated as this portion of the project progresses. Updates are located under the “Periodic Project Updates” tab in the right-hand sidebar of this webpage. If you have questions, please get in touch with me at
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