Notice of Intent to Begin Engineering and Environmental Studies: Soldotna: Redoubt Avenue and Smith Way Rehabilitation

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has assumed the responsibilities of the Federal Highway Administration under 23 U.S.C. 327 and is soliciting comments and information on a proposal to repave and improve connecting roads Redoubt Avenue (east of Binkley St) and Smith Way in Soldotna, Alaska. Smith Way is currently owned and maintained by DOT& PF but ownership and maintenance will be transferred to the City of Soldotna after construction completion. In addition to repaving, the proposed project may include:Full-depth structural section replacement Sub-excavation of poor soils under roadway Intersection improvements Improving pedestrian facilities Upgrading drainage facilities Replacing signage, striping, lighting, guardrail, and roadside signal and/or traffic data hardware Utility relocation Vegetation clearing and grubbingThis proposed project will comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; Executive Orders: 11990 (Wetlands

Protection), 11988 (Floodplain Protection), 12898 (Environmental Justice), the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and U.S. DOT Act Section 4(f).Construction for the proposed project is anticipated to begin in 2025. To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide written comments to the following address by August 15, 2022.Brian Elliott, Regional Environmental Manager DOT&PF Preliminary Design & Environmental P.O. Box 196900 Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Galen Jones, P.E., Project Manager, at 269-0550.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 November 3, 2017, and executed by FHWA and DOT&PF.It is the policy of the DOT&PF that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of any and all programs or activities we provide based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration and State of Alaska Funds. The DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with a hearing impairment can contact DOT&PF at our Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (907) 269-0473.