Interbel Telephone Cooperative Reconnect 4 Fiber Optic Upgrade
The Flathead National Forest is reviewing a request to upgrade existing telephone facilities and copper cables to fiber optic. In addition, the proposal includes provisions to extend these services to new service areas.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Along Star Meadows Road (539), Sanko Pit Road (10360), and two road segments under special use permits for private property access (50801 and 50842)
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 2/15/2025 |
| Decision | 7/16/2025 |
Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion
Lead Management Unit:
Tally Lake Ranger District
Project Purpose:
Special use management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Decision Signed Date: 7/16/2025
States:
Montana
Counties:
Flathead
Sarah Hash
c/o Tally Lake Ranger District
650 Wolfpack Way
Kalispell, Montana 59901
406-758-3508
sarah.hash@usda.gov
Last Updated: 4/27/2026