Notice of Intent and Public Comment - Glenn Highway MP 158-172 Rehabilitation

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is soliciting comments on the proposed Glenn Highway MP 158-172 Rehabilitation project. DOT&PF plans to rehabilitate the Glenn Highway from milepost 158-172. The pavement will be replaced through the entire length of the project. In some low-lying areas the embankment will be excavated and reconstructed. Additional work activities include replacement of culverts, replacement of roadside hardware such as signs and guardrail, and drainage improvements. The following material sources are anticipated to be made available to the contractor: • MS 42-3-008-5 Tolsona Pit at approx. MP 170.5 of the Glenn Highway • MS 42-3-015-5 Atlasta Creek Site at approx. MP 165 of the Glenn Highway • MS 809-001-5 One Mile Pit at approx. MP 1 of Lake Louise Rd (MP 160 of the Glenn Highway) The project construction is scheduled for Spring/Summer 2027 This proposed project complies with the following Executive Orders (EO): EO 11990, Notice

of Wetland Involvement EO 12898, Environmental Justice EO 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment EO 11988, Floodplain Management EO 13112, Invasive Species We are currently working on preliminary design, engineering and environmental reviews and want to ensure that all possible factors are considered. If you have any questions, or wish to submit comments, contact Russ Johnson, P.E., Engineering Manager, at (907) 451-5059, russell.johnson@alaska.gov, TTY: 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or by mail at: Russ Johnson Department of Transportation & Public Facilities 2301 Peger Road Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-5316 Comments may be submitted by: June 2, 2023 The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by DOT&PF pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated April 13, 2023 and executed by FHWA and DOT&PF. DOT&PF operates all programs without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Full Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy: dot.alaska.gov/tvi_statement.shtml