Currently (October 2024): Engineering design of both bridges is complete, and the projects are ready to be advertised for construction bids. 

What we are waiting for:  Both bridges are considered historic by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP); therefore, before the bridges can be removed, they must go through the Section 106 process, which aims to mitigate removal of historic property.  This process is undertaken by the Army Corps of Engineers, Montana State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and ACHP.  The Section 106 process was initiated in October 2023. The Army Corps and SHPO are currently reviewing the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for both of the Old Town structures; however, the agencies are requiring an amendment to the Meridian Bridge MOA to remove the Old Town Structures from conditions set forth in that document.  This amendment process is anticipated to take two months.  Once the amendment is completed the MOA’s for the Old Town structures will be signed and bidding for construction can occur.