Project Overview
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) will reconstruct Secondary Highway 292 (S 292), commonly known as Whitefish Stage Road, between West Reserve Drive and Montana Highway 40 (MT 40). This project is currently in the design phase. Proposed work includes:
- Reconstructing Whitefish Stage Road for about 9 miles from just north of West Reserve Drive to the intersection with MT 40.
- Adding a northbound left-turn lane at the Rose Crossing intersection.
- Widening the roadway, which will include a shoulder on each side.
- Straightening curves and flattening hills.
- Upgrading signage and pavement markings.
- Improving drainage.
Whitefish Stage Road
Project Location Map
The project study limits begin 0.5 miles north of the intersection with West Reserve Drive and extend north to the intersection with MT 40.
Whitefish Stage Rd Project Location Map
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Project Schedule
The Whitefish Stage Road project is in the design phase. This phase includes surveys, studies and fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, right of way, construction feasibility, and funding identification.
The construction timeline is not yet finalized and is dependent on funding and completion of all project development activities.
Stay Involved!
Stakeholder and public feedback are encouraged throughout all project phases to ensure MDT identifies a solution that best meets the traffic and safety needs of the community and all those who travel the roadway.
Funding
Montana's roads and bridges are mainly funded through a combination of federal (88.5%) and state/local (11.5%) funding sources. MDT receives no funding from Montana's general fund revenue. Federal road and bridge revenues are generated from the users of our highways through gasoline and diesel fuel taxes and apportioned to states through federal highway legislation.
MDT prioritizes the highest needs across the state making careful funding decisions each year.