Notice of Intent and Public Comment
Northern Region FFY27 NHS Interstate Bridge Preventive Maintenance and Repairs
State Project Number: NFHWY01256

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is requesting public comment and information on the proposed Northern Region FFY27 National Highway System (NHS) Instate Bridge Preventive Maintenance and Repair; State Project Number NFHWY01256.

The project purpose is to complete preventative maintenance and preservation measures on existing bridges at select locations along the NHS Interstate routes in the Northern Region. Along the Alaska Highway bridge maintenance is proposed for the Johnson River Bridge at MP 1380. Along the Parks Highway bridge maintenance work is proposed at the Bear Creek Bridge at MP 269.4, Carlo Creek at MP 224, Dry Creek Bridge at MP 249.8, Kingfisher Bridge at MP 238.2, and Panguingue Bridge at MP 252.5.

The proposed work will include:

• repair of timber wear surfaces,
• repair and re-seal expansion joints,
• repair bridge header,
• replace rail posts and thrie beams,
• clean bridges and remove debris,
• replace damaged approach and transition rails,
• replace and install bridge number plates,
• replace missing diaphragm bolts and rail,
• repair and refit nosing,
• clean and paint exposed rebar.

Some of the work will require equipment to operate below the bridge, but no temporary fill or work pads are anticipated. Once work is complete, equipment will be removed with no alterations to the stream channel expected.  The proposed project will have minor encroachments into the floodplains of the respective bridges listed above.

Construction for the proposed project is expected to begin in 2027.

The project is being developed in accordance with the following special purpose regulations including Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act; Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; and the following Executive Orders (EO):  EO 11988 (Floodplain Management); EO 11990 (Wetlands Protection); EO 11593 (Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment); and, EO 13112 (Invasive Species).

To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide written comments to the following address by November 24, 2026.

Melissa Riordan, Environmental Impact Analyst
Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
2301 Peger Road
Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-5316

Telephone: 907-451-2243
Text Telephone (TDD): 771 or 1-800-770-8973
Email: melissa.riordan@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 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. Full Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy: https://dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/titlevi.shtml.  To correspond by text telephone (TTY), call 711 or 1-800-770-8973