LOLO — Construction has wrapped up on a new sidewalk connecting Highway 93 South to Lolo School just in time for students to head back to school.
Work began on the half a mile of sidewalk on June 17. It runs from the intersection of Highway 93 and Lewis and Clark Drive to the Lolo School on Farm Lane.
A detour was in place throughout the summer but now the roads and sidewalk are open.
The sidewalk brings a sense of connection and safety to school staff.
"More and more [of] Lolo gets a section of sidewalk here and there's a development with a sidewalk there and, you know, someday we'll be all connected. So, pedestrians and bicycles have a safe way to get around and it will be good for the community," Lolo School District Superintendent Dale Olinger shared with MTN.
"But every little bit counts and this one especially, we've got kids that will now be on a safe piece of concrete, that's off the right of way for cars. And frankly, there hasn't been a great distinction of that in the past," Olinger continued.
Classes begin in Lolo on August 28, 2024.
