Russell Street Sidewalk Upgrades

Missoula County has been awarded Federal Transportation Alternatives funding through the Montana Department of Transportation in order to perform upgrades to a section of sidewalk along the east side of South Russell Street along the Missoula County Fairgrounds. The sidewalk along the west side of the Fairgrounds has fallen into disrepair and poses accessibility challenges due to deteriorating concrete panels, inadequate width and utility poles located in the middle of the sidewalk. Both the Missoula County Fairgrounds Masterplan and the Midtown Masterplan as well as the Long-Range Transportation Plan call for a complete street along Russell with streetscape improvements focusing on safety and accessibility issues. A schematic design was performed in order to get a general site concept put together for a grant application. The schematic design primarily focuses on new sidewalks and landscaping including a grassy median separating the new sidewalk from Russell Street and expanded width. Other design items that will be evaluated are fencing, utility pole relocation, street lighting and emergency access routes.

A tentative timeline for the project is as follows:

  • Summer 2024 – RFP issued to select design firm
  • Fall 2024 – Design firm under contract
  • Winter 2024 – Project design begins
  • Spring 2025 – Public meeting with design update
  • Fall 2025 – Project design complete
  • Fall 2025 – Bid for construction services
  • Spring 2026 – Construction begins
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