The Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), is proposing to improve Montana Forest Highway 56. As part of this effort, FHWA is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The project's purpose is to provide improved public access to the Lolo National Forest and other public lands in the Thompson River Corridor that is safe, efficient, and convenient. Another goal is to improve mobility for area residents, traveling public, emergency vehicles, mail delivery, and school bus service. Environmental goals include the improvement of river conditions by eliminating road surface sediment load, and decommissioning unnecessary segments of the dual road system.

The Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), is proposing to improve Montana Forest Highway 56. As part of this effort, FHWA is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The project's purpose is to provide improved public access to the Lolo National Forest and other public lands in the Thompson River Corridor that is safe, efficient, and convenient. Another goal is to improve mobility for area residents, traveling public, emergency vehicles, mail delivery, and school bus service. Environmental goals include the improvement of river conditions by eliminating road surface sediment load, and decommissioning unnecessary segments of the dual road system.

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