September 2026
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in partnership with the City of Missoula and WGM Group, continues to make design progress on the Russell Street corridor. Design of Russell Street, between Dakota Street and Mount Avenue, and West Broadway Street, between Toole Avenue and Mullan Road, has reached the 60% design milestone.
At this stage, the project has taken clearer shape, allowing MDT to better understand anticipated impacts within the project area. Next, the team will use technical findings and community input to refine the design, address remaining details, and ensure the project is ready to advance toward final design and construction.
If you were unable to attend the open house in February or would like a refresh on design elements, you can find visuals of the roadway design plans at this link on the project webpage.
Russell Street corridor design and right-of-way activities are taking place through early 2029, with construction tentatively scheduled to begin in the spring of 2029.
Project updates will include safety enhancements to roadside boulevards, median updates, turning configurations, bicycle lanes, crosswalks, and sidewalks.
If you have any questions or need additional information on the Russell Street project, call 406-207-4484, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also email Becca at
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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