Construction of a cellular communications tower near Exit 82 of I-90 in the Ninemile area to provide wireless communications coverage, consisting of a 199-foot steel monopole and lightning rod, approximately 220 foot long gated access road, and 60x60 foot gravel pad with chainlink fence enclosure.
Location
The proposed Vertical Bridge Communications Tower Project is located approximately 2 miles southwest of Huson, MT, and 0.2 miles north of the Exit 82 Ninemile interchange. The proposed site is located on National Forest System (NFS) lands on the Ninemile Ranger District, Lolo National Forest. Lands covered by this proposal are located within Missoula County, State of Montana, and are within Section 34, Township 15 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M.
Project timeline
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NEPA Start Date
6/15/2025
2
Finding/Decision Date
12/11/2025
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | USDA-28d-USFS |
| Decision Signed Date | 12/11/2025 |