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ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS

MDT is initiating a review of the 2006 Re-evaluation of the EIS and will update this page in the next 6 months.




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.



2006 Traffic Noise Impact Study (2.8mb)

The Kalispell Bypass Traffic Noise Information document provides further background information on noise facts, measurements and funding impacts.

* A presentation explaining noise and MDT's policy is available.
Traffic Noise Basics (8.6 mb)

    

Rendering - North Noise Walls



Rendering - South Noise Walls (looking west)

Additional information regarding MDT's noise policy can be found on the MDT website at:
www.mdt.mt.gov/business/contracting/environmental/air_noise.shtml


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