Senate Bill No. introduced by E. Boldman aims to revise the route of the Lewis and Clark Highway by amending Section 60-1-202 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). The bill establishes that the highway must consist of specific existing routes, starting from the Idaho state line west of Lolo Hot Springs and continuing to various junctions, including U.S. Highway 93 to Missoula. Notably, the bill specifies that the highway may not run between South Higgins Avenue and Arthur Avenue north of, or along, 6th South Street in Missoula.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department and Board, in consultation with Missoula County and the city of Missoula, determine an alternate route that minimizes travel through primarily residential neighborhoods. The amendments also clarify the route from Missoula east on U.S. Highways 12 and 10 to Garrison, and further east from Garrison on U.S. Highway 12 through Forsyth and Baker to the North Dakota state line. The revisions aim to enhance the highway's alignment while considering community impact.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 60-1-202
SB0423_1(1): 60-1-202
SB0423_1(2): 60-1-202
SB0423_1(3): 60-1-202
SB0423_1(4): 60-1-202
SB0423_1: 60-1-202