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Growing populations and tourism in western Montana are straining aging roads, leaving state and local governments to fix problems or make improvements with limited funding, according to transportation officials.

Transportation officials say infrastructure needs outpacing available funds.

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The Lolo Street bridge has been slated for replacement since 2022, according to Missoula Countys website.

Commissioners said they plan to visit the bridges in person this month to gather more details on the extent of the pending projects.

Commissioners said they plan to visit the bridges in person this month to gather more details on the extent of the pending projects.

Commissioners said they plan to visit the bridges in person this month to gather more details on the extent of the pending projects.

Commissioners said they plan to visit the bridges in person this month to gather more details on the extent of the pending projects.

Missoula County has approved an agreement with a local engineering firm to draft a grant application in hopes of landing funding to complete repairs on several bridges.

Another bridge in Missoula County has been partially closed to traffic until crews can replace a pile supporting a portion of the structure.