Virtual Open House

Nov. 9 - Dec. 9

Welcome!

Welcome to the Montana Avenue Grade Separation & Five-Point Intersection Improvements virtual open house!

The City of Helena invites you to learn about the project, review findings from the draft Potentially Affected Resources Summary Report, and share your thoughts with the project team. This virtual open house is available from November 9 through December 9, 2026, allowing you to participate at your convenience.

Project Overview

Watch the brief video below to learn about the project's current status, key findings from the Potentially Affected Resources Summary Report, and opportunities to participate and provide feedback.

A Transcript to the Video is Available Here.

Project Area & Background

The project is evaluating potential improvements to the Montana Avenue railroad crossing and nearby five-point intersection. The study is considering how improvements could address safety, traffic operations, railroad crossing delays and pedestrian and bicycle connectivity, while minimizing impacts to the community and adjacent properties.

View the Map Here.

Key Findings & Considerations

The project team has documented existing transportation conditions and other resources that may influence the development and evaluation of potential improvements. Explore the exhibits below to learn more.

View the Project Development Process.

View the Community and Corridor Context

View the Transportation Conditions

View the Engineering, Infrastructure & Environmental Conditions

Review the Draft Report

The draft Potentially Affected Resources Summary Report documents existing condition within the project area, including transportation, engineering, environmental and community resources. This information will help guide the development and evaluation of improvement alternatives.

Review the draft Potentially Affected Resources Report

Share Your Feedback

We want to hear about your experiences traveling through the project area! There are two ways to share your input:

- Interactive Commenting Map

Use the interactive map below to share your experiences, concerns and ideas related to pedestrian and bicycle movement, vehicle travel, access to nearby properties, or other considerations as the project advances. You can also explore comments submitted by others and like, dislike, or reply to their comments.

Click Here to Use the Interactive Commenting Map

- General Comments

Have additional thoughts, questions or suggestions about the project or the draft Potentially Affected Resources Summary Report? You can submit your questions below.

We encourage you to share your thoughts and join the conversation! Your feedback will help the project team better understand community priorities and identify important considerations as potential improvement alternatives are developed and evaluated.

Project Schedule & Next Steps

Alternatives analysis, preliminary engineering and environmental documentation are planned in 2027, and additional public engagement opportunities will be provided. A preferred alternative has not yet been identified, and no funding has been secured for project construction.