The Environmental Process is completed with signature of the Re-evaluation of the Environmental Impact Statement (REIS), in July 2006.

• Signature page (84 kb)
• Cover page (224 kb)
• Table of Contents (148 kb)
• Executive Summary (1.1 mb)
• Chapter 1, Introduction (1.9 mb)
• Chapter 2, Summary & Findings of the 1994 FEIS & ROD (184 kb)
• Chapter 3, Kalispell Bypass as Currently Proposed (2 mb)
• Chapter 4, Impact of Proposed Change (9.8 mb)
• Chapter 5, Impacts Comparison Summary & Additional Mitigation (192 kb)
• Entire Re-evaluation Document (14.5 mb)

Traffic Noise Issues

A traffic noise study was completed to determine the Bypass traffic noise impacts and recommend area(s) for mitigation. Land owners have supported construction of the 12-14' walls along eligible neighborhoods.

• 06 Traffic Noise Impact Study (2.8mb)
• A presentation explaining noise and MDT's policy is available.
  Traffic Noise Basics - Microsoft Powerpoint (1.5 mb)
• Additional information regarding MDT's noise policy can be found on the MDT website at:
  www.mdt.mt.gov/business/contracting/environmental/air-noise.aspx