State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF)

Notice to Begin Engineering and Engineering Studies/Request for Public Comments

Denali Highway MP 117.8 Revetment
Project Number NFHWY01249

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is soliciting comments on the proposed installation of a riprap revetment along the Denali Highway near Mile point 117.8 (Mile post 118.4) and the Nenana River (Figure 1) to prevent further erosion. The proposed project activities include riprap placement, riverbank restoration, and vegetation clearing and grubbing. The Panorama Mountain #1, Pit No. 9 (MS 52-2-046-2) near MP 216.5 on the Parks Highway and MP 118 Pit (MS 52-2-032-2) on the Denali Highway material sites will be made available for construction of this project (Figures 1-2).

We are currently working on conceptual designs, engineering, and environmental studies. Construction is currently planned for spring 2027.

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

EO 1190, Notice of Wetland Involvement
EO 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment
EO 11988, Floodplain Management
EO 13112, as amended by EO 13751, Invasive Species

For further information regarding the project, or to submit comments by September 17, 2026, please contact:

David Fischer, P.E., Engineering Manager
2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5316
Telephone: (907) 451-5357
TTY: 771 or 1-800-770-8973Email: david.fischer@alaska.gov

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 DOT&PF pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated April 13, 2023, and executed by the Federal Highway Administration 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