Request for Public Comment
    East College Road Resurfacing Project
State/Federal Project Number NFHWY00645/0640013

Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is soliciting comments on the proposed East College Road Resurfacing project. DOT&PF plans to resurface College Road between the Margaret/Antoinette and Old Steese Highway intersections including College Road/Johansen Expressway Interchange on and off ramps. Project work will include ADA and drainage improvements, removal and replacement of damaged curb and gutter, replacing signs, resurfacing, and utility work. All proposed work is expected to take place within the existing right-of-way (ROW).

The project construction is scheduled for Spring 2023

This proposed project complies with the following Executive Orders (EO):

EO 12898, Environmental Justice
EO 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment
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 Russell Johnson, P.E., Engineering Manager, at (907) 451-5059, russell.johnson@alaska.gov, TTY 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or by mail at:

Russell Johnson, P.E.
Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
2301 Peger Road
Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-5316

Comments may be submitted by November 30, 2021

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.

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