Request for Public Comments - Steese Expressway Mp 2-5 Resurfacing

Steese Expressway MP 2-5 ResurfacingProject Number NFHWY00698 The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is soliciting comments on the proposed Steese Expressway MP 2-5 Resurfacing project. DOT&PF plans to resurface the Steese Expressway from the Farmer’s Loop intersection to Chena Hot Springs Road, as well as portions of Birch Hill Road and Old Steese Highway frontage roads where directly adjacent and structurally connected to the Steese Expressway near MP 3.5. Resurfacing includes embankment and pavement leveling to improve the driving surface, drainage improvements, signs and guardrail replacements, utilities, vegetation clearing, and bridge rehabilitation work to the Chena Hot Springs Undercrossing (Bridge #1342). We are currently working on conceptual designs, engineering, and environmental studies. Construction is currently planned for summer 2024. DOT&PF requests information and comments on resources in the project area that may be affected including

historic properties and archaeological sites. The project is being developed in accordance with the following Executive Orders (EO):EO 12898, Environmental Justice EO 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment EO 13112, as amended by EO 13751, Invasive SpeciesFor further information regarding the project, or to submit comments, contact: John Netardus, P.E., Engineering Manager 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5316 Telephone: (907) 451-5448 TTY: 771 or 1-800-770-8973 Email: john.netardus@alaska.gov Comments may be submitted until July 23, 2022The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the Alaska DOT&PF pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated November 3, 2017 and executed by the FHWA and DOT&PF.DOT&PF operates all programs without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin. Full Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy: dot.alaska.gov/tvi_statement.shtml