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DOT&PF Notice to Begin Engineering & Environmental Studies: Wrangell Ferry Terminal Improvements

Project # SFHWY00612

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is proposing to make improvements to the Wrangell Ferry Terminal.

The proposed project would:
• Complete replacement of the sidewalk, curb, and gutter within the facility property
• Reconstruction of existing curb ramps to current standards and construction of new ramps to improve pedestrian access
• Replacement of one existing catch basin and culvert with a slope drain
• Reconstruction of all other existing drainage inlets, catch basins, and culverts
• Repave portions of the existing parking lot to restore adequate drainage and to eliminate pedestrian safety hazards
• Replacement of vehicle guard rail

The project may be partially located in the coastal flood zone (V5). Any encroachments are anticipated to be minor, with no net changes to the base flood elevation, thus they would not result in significant encroachments. Additionally, no longitudinal encroachments are anticipated.

The project is anticipated to occur as early as summer 2026. 

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.

Development of this proposed project would follow a process required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Based on project location and scope of work, the environmental document is anticipated to be a Categorical Exclusion. Possible affected resources include wetlands, waters of the U.S., eagles, endangered species, marine mammals, essential fish habitat, and cultural or historic properties.

The proposed project would comply with all applicable authorities including:
• Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act
• Clean Air Act
• Clean Water Act   
• Endangered Species Act 
• EO-11988 (Floodplain Management)
• EO-12898 (Environmental Justice)         
• Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Management Act
• National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act

DOT&PF is soliciting comments on the proposed project. Your comments would help us evaluate potential environmental, social, and economic impacts of this project, as well as impacts to historic and cultural resources.

Please submit your written comments to:
Christy Gentemann, Regional Environmental Manager
DOT&PF Southcoast Region
P.O. Box 112506
Juneau, AK 99811-2506
Phone: (907) 465-4524
Fax: (907) 465-4414
Email: christy.gentemann@alaska.gov

To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide comments via email, fax, or mailing address by June 27, 2025.

It is the policy of the Alaska Department of Transportation and 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 (FTA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and State of Alaska funds. DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

If you or someone you represent requires special accommodations in order to respond to this public notice, please call or email the project coordinator listed above, or call Alaska Relay at 711, or call (800) 770-8973 for TTY, (800) 770-8255 for voice, (800) 770-3919 for ASCII, (866) 355-6198 for STS. Ask the communications assistant to call the project coordinator listed above so arrangements can be made to assist you.

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Created 5/21/2025 1:21:48 PM by asaggiomo
Modified 5/21/2025 1:23:06 PM by asaggiomo

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Department: Transportation and Public Facilities
Category: Public Notices
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Location(s): Wrangell, Southcoast Region
Project/Regulation #: SFHWY00612
 
Publish Date: 5/28/2025
Archive Date: 6/28/2025
 
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