Public invited to open house to see plans, learn more for Hot Springs Sidewalks
Public invited to open house to see plans, learn more
HOT SPRINGS, Mont. (April 30, 2026) – The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), in collaboration with Morrison-Maierle (MMI), announces the start of a sidewalk improvement project in Hot Springs. With construction scheduled to begin in 2027, the project will upgrade pedestrian infrastructure and enhance safety for all users, with a focus on providing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant connections to the downtown area.
Hot Springs has seen an increase in walking traffic due to local commuting patterns. MDT has selected this location for sidewalk enhancements to ensure that deteriorating routes are replaced with more accessible pathways for residents and visitors alike.
“Safety is MDT’s top priority,” MDT Missoula District Administrator, John Schmidt, said. “This sidewalk project will help provide safe, efficient infrastructure for the Hot Springs community well into the future.”
The project’s design will be finalized in 2026. Construction is currently expected to begin in spring 2027 and will continue throughout the year. Ahead of that time, the project team is inviting the public to an open house where attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the upcoming work and provide feedback.
Open House
Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 4 to 6 p.m. (drop in anytime during open house hours)
Location: Hot Springs Fire House, 109 1/2 Main Street, Hot Springs, MT 59845
Weekly updates will be available during construction. For more information, please visit the webpage at https://mdt.mt.gov/pubinvolve/
MDT is a workforce of over 2,000 people across Montana determined to do all we can so that you arrive at your destination safely. Our mission is to build, operate, and maintain a safe and resilient transportation system. For more information, visit mdt.mt.gov.
Any person with a disability needing a reasonable accommodation to participate in this activity or an alternative accessible format of this notice should contact Stephanie Sampson, 406-499-6921 or MDT’s ADA Coordinator Matt Maze at mmaze@mt.gov, 406-444-5416 or Montana Relay Service at 711. Requests for an accommodation to participate should be made by May 5, 2026. MDT will attempt to honor requests made after this date.
