Pearl Creek Elementary School Access Improvements and Plug-Ins (CMAQ) Project
Number NFHWY00712

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is soliciting comments on the proposed improvements at Pearl Creek Elementary School in Fairbanks. DOT&PF plans to reconfigure the existing parking lot and access roads at the school in order to improve vehicle circulation and reduce vehicle idling. Parking lot work includes installation of new vehicle electrical plug-ins, ADA improvements, drainage improvements, paving, signs, and guardrail.

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 11990, Notice of Wetland Involvement
EO 12898, Environmental Justice]
EO 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment EO 11988, Floodplain Management
EO 13112, as amended by EO 13751, Invasive Species

For further information regarding the project, please visit https://dot.alaska.gov/nreg/pearlcreek/

To submit comments on the project, please 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 March 31, 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 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