Notice of Public Open House: Kotzebue to Cape Blossom Road - Stage II: CMGC
Project Numbers (State/Federal): Z768840000/0002204
The Northern Region State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Division of Preconstruction Services is proposing to construct an 11.2-mile gravel road from Kotzebue, Alaska south across the Baldwin Peninsula to a beach access area near Cape Blossom. The purpose of this project is to reduce freight costs for Kotzebue and the surrounding communities in the Northwest Arctic Borough.
The project is being constructed in two stages. Construction of Stage I was completed in 2024, which included constructing the first half of the road beginning at Ted Stevens Way and ending at the northern banks of Sadie Creek. Stage II will complete the remainder of the road to Cape Blossom, including a new bridge over Sadie Creek. Stage II construction is being delivered through the CMGC procurement method. In fall 2024, DOT&PF selected Brice Inc., and KIC/Drake Joint Venture as the CMGC contractors. DOT&PF and the CMGC Contractors are actively working to advance the project to construction in 2025.
JOIN US AT THE PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, October 3, 2024 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Northwest Arctic Heritage Center
171 Third Avenue, Kotzebue, AK 99752
Please join the project team at the public open house to discuss:
- Design status
- Permit status
- Construction schedule
- Funding
- Material site plans
- Local hire plans
- Community updates
Project Contact:
Jonathan Hutchinson, P.E.
DOT&PF Project Manager
(907) 451-5479
jonathan.hutchinson@alaska.gov
Project information is available on the project website: https://dot.alaska.gov/nreg/capeblossomroad/
The Alaska DOT&PF operates without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability regardless of the funding source, including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, and state funds. Full Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy: dot.alaska.gov/tvi_statement.shtml. To file a complaint, go to: dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/titlevi.shtml.
The DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to participate in this public meeting should contact Public Involvement, (907) 562-2000, and TDD number [711]. Requests should be made at least five days before accommodation is needed.
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 April 13, 2023, and executed by FHWA and DOT&PF.