The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has assumed the responsibilities of the Federal Highway Administration under Section 326 of amended Chapter 3 of Title 23, United States Code (23 U.S.C. 326), and is soliciting comments and information on a proposal to update traffic signals at the intersection of Lake Otis Parkway and 68th Avenue and reconstructing pedestrian facilities and curb ramps to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. The proposed project is located in Anchorage, Alaska. The purpose of this proposed project is to improve overall safety and reduce accidents.  The proposed work would include:

Installing Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) left turn indicators, which may include as needed: Replacing traffic signal controller, signal poles, detector loops, junction boxes, load center, and conduit

Milling and paving

Reconstruction of pedestrian facilities and curb ramps to comply with ADA standards

Consolidation of driveways, if required

Signing and striping, as needed

This 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 the summer of 2015. To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide written comments to the following address by August 13, 2014.

Brian Elliott, Regional Environmental Manager

DOT&PF Preliminary Design & Environmental

P.O. Box 196900

Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6900

If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Kevin Jackson, P.E., Project Manager, at 269-0641 or Drew von Lindern, Environmental Impact Analyst, at 269-0551.

It is the policy of the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (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.