Shageluk Airport Access Road Improvements

Project #: Z621710000/ STP-0002(163)

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is soliciting comments and information for a proposed project to improve the Shageluk Airport Access Road in Shageluk, Alaska. The purpose of this project is to maintain access from the City of Shageluk to the state-owned airport to improve driving safety. The proposed project consists of reconstructing 2.7 miles of the existing Airport Access Road, starting at the north bank of Hamilton Slough (aka Shageluk Slough) and ending at the airport apron.

The project will include:

• Road realignment
• Relocation of an electric power transmission line
• Resurfacing of the roadway with 9-inches of crushed surface course 
• Reconstruct approximately 800’ of riprap erosion protection along the Innoko riverbank

Material will be temporarily stockpiled on a staging area located in an upland site. The project proposes to use a commercial quarry.  This quarry is located on the east side of the Innoko River, approximately 4.5 river miles from Shageluk Airport. 

DOT&PF request information and comments on resources in the project area that may be affected including historic properties, archaeological sites, wetlands, and encroachment in Innoko River floodplains.  The following Executive Orders (EO) apply:

EO12898 Environmental Justice,
EO 11990 Wetland Involvement,
EO 11593 Protection and Enhancement of Cultural Resources,
EO11988 Floodplain Management,
EO13112 Invasive Species, as amended by EO 13751.

The project is currently in construction, to submit comments, please contact Christopher Johnston, P.E., Engineering Manager, at (907) 451-2322 or chris.johnston@alaska.gov. TTY: 711 or 1-800-770-8973, fax (907) 451-5126, or by mail at: 2301 Peger Road Fairbanks, Alaska 99709.

Comments may be submitted by: July 17, 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 April 13, 2023 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.