The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is initiating a project funded by the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) at the intersection of Nordale Road and Peede Road in North Pole, Alaska. The objective of the project is to improve safety at the intersection and reduce vehicular crashes. Nordale Road serves as the only connection across the Chena River from Badger Road to Chena Hot Springs Road. Peede Road is a commonly used shortcut from Badger Road to Nordale Road and the two-way stop-controlled intersection has accumulated a history of vehicle crashes.

Project information can be found at:  https://dot.alaska.gov/nreg/nordale-peede/

Please join DOT&PF for a Public Open House to learn about the current design options to be held:

Wednesday, April 8
5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Community Baptist Church, 2535 Marigold Road
North Pole, AK

The project team looks forward to meeting with you and answering your questions about the project.

Comment sheets will be provided at the meeting, or comments can be made through May 8, 2026, by contacting:

Ethan Graetz, P.E., Engineering Manager
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Telephone: 907-451-2281
Text phone (TDD): 771 or 1-800-770-8973
Email: ethan.graetz@alaska.gov

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

• EO 11990, Notice of Wetland Involvement
• EO 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment
• EO 11988, Floodplain Management
• EO 13112, Invasive Species

All public comments received will be recorded, transcribed, become part of the public record and may be subject to freedom of information act requests.

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.

It is the policy of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) that no one shall be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, regardless of the funding source, including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and State of Alaska funds. Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy: https://dot.alaska.gov/tvi_statement.shtml. To file a complaint:  dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/titlevi.shtml

If you require reasonable accommodation, and/or special modifications to participate in this public open house, please contact the project manager listed above. Please make your request at least 10 days before the accommodation is needed to make any necessary arrangements.