WASHINGTON, D.C. – Montana’s Congressman, Denny Rehberg today announced $500,000 for Great Falls Development Authority to reconstruct and pave the Black Eagle Road in Cascade County. The funding was included in the House Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee bill for Fiscal Year 2010.

"Folks who travel the Black Eagle Road frequently clearly recognize the need for repair," said Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee. "There are safety concerns at the northern intersection and the gravel and deteriorating asphalt need a make-over to meet the increased traffic flow. The reconstruction will allow for industrial growth that will pay dividends to the area."

These funds will allow Great Falls Development Authority to completely reconstruct Black Eagle Road. The project includes design, engineering, construction, and a new roadbed, fabric, gravel, and surfacing to bring the road to an industrial standard. This new design will address alignment issues at the intersection of Black Eagle Road and US 87/89 in order to enhance safety in the area.

"Congressman Rehberg’s efforts will help us to improve access to excellent industrial land," said Kim Thiel-Schaaf, Community Asset Director for Great Falls Development Authority. "Opening up the land around the malt plant for development has been one of our top priorities. We are already seeing new private sector investment in the area and expect much more to happen as a result of this funding. We appreciate the Congressman’s continued support of our efforts."