Funding will improve highway safety on MT-41

As a direct result of his bipartisan infrastructure law, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured $23,900,000 for critical infrastructure improvements to Montana Highway 41 (MT-41) between Twin Bridges and Dillon. Funding will reconstruct 7.3 miles of MT-41 between Twin Bridges and Dillon, and replace two bridges over Stone Creek and the Beaverhead River.

This funding comes from the Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) program, which Tester established through his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Tester worked with five Republicans and four Democrats to negotiate the IIJA and was the only member of Montana's Congressional delegation to vote for the bill.

"Montana Highway 41 serves as a critical lifeline for folks in Twin Bridges, Sheridan, Laurin, and Alder to access health care, operate their businesses, and stay connected with the rest of the state - and it's about time we make some serious improvements to the highway," said Tester. "That's why I pushed the Biden Administration to approve funding to reconstruct MT-41 between Twin Bridges and Dillon and get this project started. I'm proud to see funding from my bipartisan infrastructure law going towards these vital improvements, and I look forward to seeing this project benefit the community for years to come."

Tester secured significant wins for Montana in the IIJA, including $2.82 billion for Montana's roads, highways and bridges; $2.5 billion to complete all authorized Indian water rights settlements; $1 billion to complete all authorized rural water projects through the Bureau of Reclamation; $65 billion to deploy broadband to areas across the country that lack internet access and additionally make online connectivity affordable; and $3.37 billion to reduce wildfire risk nationwide, among others. Tester also worked to ensure that all iron, steel, and construction materials used for these projects must be made in America.

A full list of Montana provisions in Tester's bipartisan infrastructure law can be found HERE.