For Excellence in Historical Resources:
Going-To-The-Sun Road, Logan Pass Section, Glacier National Park

Western Federal Lands Highway Division, FHWA
Glacier National Park
National Park Service, Denver Center

This important historical site is considered a working transportation museum in Glacier National Park. The original design and construction of the Going-To-The-Sun Road blended civil engineering and landscape architecture and provided vistas from which to see the natural and cultural beauty of the park. The road possesses such extraordinary integrity it was designated a National Historic Landmark; however, it was in need of major rehabilitation. Western Federal Lands Highway Division, in partnership with the National Park Service and other cultural resource agencies, focused on rehabilitating Logan Pass by correcting the physical deterioration, reducing safety hazards, correcting operational problems, and accommodating public transportation. This was all done without damaging the historic character of the road. Workers used compatible rehabilitation methods and modern engineering techniques, such as repositioning the drainage system, applying new retaining wall concepts using the old stone, and imbedding a cable tracking system to electronically guide snow-removal trucks away from roadside structures. This project is an excellent example of how partnering agencies can combine their strengths, focus their efforts, and create solutions to restore and protect an important historical resource.