The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) proposes to resurface the Richardson Highway from Milepost 15 to 18. Project work will include vegetation clearing and grubbing, ditching, signage and guardrail replacement, striping and bridge work to include maintenance. The project will improve roadway performance and maintain safe travel.
Material sites that will be made available for contractor use include Sheep Creek Pit (MS 71-1-028-5), Lowe River Quarry (MS 71-1-050-5), 12 Mile Pit (MS 71-1-040-5) and MS 71-1-032-5.
We are currently working on conceptual designs, engineering, and environmental studies, as well as soliciting public comments. Construction is currently planned for 2027.
View the project website here: https://rich-hwy-15-18-resurfacing-akdot.hub.arcgis.com/
DOT&PF requests information and comments on resources in the project area that may be affected including historic properties, archaeological sites, wetlands, and floodplain encroachment. The following Executive Orders (EO) apply:
EO 11990, Notice of Wetland Involvement
EO 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment
EO 11988, Floodplain Management
EO 13112, Invasive Species
Please submit comments by May 7, 2026 to:
Jennifer Wright, P.E.
Engineering Manager
2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks AK 99709-5316
Telephone: (907) 371-8949
Text Telephone (TDD): 771 or 1-800-770-8973
Email: jennifer.wright@alaska.gov
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by the applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the 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 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: dot.alaska.gov/tvi_statement.shtml. To file a complaint, visit dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/titlevi.shtml.