2014 Northern Region Legislative Briefing

Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure

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Table of Contents

PUBLIC INFORMATION TOOLS ...... vii 511 TRAVELER INFORMATION ...... vii ALASKA NAVIGATOR CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION ...... viii PROJECT INFORMATION ...... ix GOVDELIVERY ...... x PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT CALENDAR ...... x SOCIAL MEDIA ...... xi STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (STIP) ...... xii HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) ...... xiv NORTHERN REGION OVERVIEW ...... xv DOT&PF CONTACTS ...... xvi DISTRICT MAPS AND PROJECT LISTS...... xviii Sen. Pete Kelly, Rep. Scott Kawasaki and Rep. Steve Thompson ...... xix Sen. John Coghill, Rep. Tammie Wilson and Rep. David Guttenberg ...... xx Sen. Click Bishop, Rep. Adam Wool and Rep. David Talerico ...... xxi Sen. Michael Dunleavy, Rep. Jim Colver and Rep. Wes Keller ...... xxiii Sen. Gary Stevens, Rep. Louise Stutes ...... xxiv Sen. Lyman Hoffman, Rep. Bryce Edgmon ...... xxv Sen. Donald Olson, Rep. Neal Foster and Rep. Benjamin Nageak ...... xxvi TENTATIVE ADVERTISING IN 2015 AND 2016 ...... 1 AIRPORT WAY (WEST) IMPROVEMENTS ...... 1 AIRPORT WAY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - STAGE II ...... 2 ALASKA HIGHWAY MP 1309 TOK RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...... 3 ALASKA HIGHWAY MP 1354-1365 REHABILITATION...... 4 ALASKA HIGHWAY SIGNING AND STRIPING UPGRADES - HSIP ...... 5 BARROW AHKOVAK STREET UPGRADE ...... 6 CHENA HOT SPRINGS ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - HSIP ...... 7 CITY OF FAIRBANKS PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES UPGRADE ...... 8 2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING ii

COLLEGE ROAD RIGHT TURN LANES - HSIP ...... 9 COPPER RIVER HIGHWAY SIGNING AND STRIPING - HSIP ...... 10 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 0-9 RECONSTRUCTION ...... 11 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 209-235 RECONSTRUCTION ...... 12 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 265 ROCHE MOUTONNEE CREEK BRIDGE ...... 13 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 289-305 REHABILITATION ...... 14 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 362-379 RECONSTRUCTION ...... 15 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 379-401 RECONSTRUCTION ...... 16 DALTON, ELLIOTT, AND STEESE HIGHWAYS – SIGNING AND STRIPING - HSIP ...... 17 DANBY - WEMBLEY ROUNDABOUT - HSIP...... 18 DENALI HIGHWAY SEATTLE CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...... 19 EASTERN ALASKA NAMED HIGHWAYS - SIGNING AND STRIPING - HSIP ...... 20 EDGERTON HIGHWAY LAKINA RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...... 21 ELLIOTT HIGHWAY MP 0-12 REHABILITATION ...... 22 FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNAL UPGRADES - HSIP ...... 23 FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNING AND STRIPING ...... 24 GALENA AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS ...... 25 GALENA AIRPORT LIGHTING ...... 26 KIVALINA AIRPORT SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT BUILDING ...... 27 KOTZEBUE AIRPORT GENERAL AVIATION APRON IMPROVEMENTS ...... 28 KOTZEBUE TO CAPE BLOSSOM ROAD ...... 29 NOME COUNCIL ROAD SAFETY SOUND BRIDGE CATHODIC PROTECTION ...... 30 NOME PORT ROAD RECONSTRUCTION ...... 31 NOME SEPPALA DRIVE REHABILITATION ...... 32 NORTHERN REGION AVALANCHE GATES - HSIP ...... 33 NORTHERN REGION DEEP CULVERTS STAGE II ...... 34 NORTHERN REGION DEEP CULVERTS STAGE III ...... 35 NORTHERN REGION PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS - HSIP ...... 36 NORTHERN REGION SIGNAL INTERCONNECT ...... 37 OLD STEESE HIGHWAY UPGRADE ...... 38 PARKS HIGHWAY BRIDGE DECK REHABILITATION ...... 39 PARKS HIGHWAY MP 321 SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN - HSIP ...... 40 2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING iii

PARKS HIGHWAY REST AREAS - HSIP ...... 41 PARKS HIGHWAY SIGNING AND STRIPING - HSIP ...... 42 PEGER ROAD RESURFACING ...... 43 PILOT STATION AIRPORT RELOCATION ...... 44 POINT HOPE AIRPORT REALIGNMENT ...... 45 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 110 TAZLINA WAYSIDE RIVERBANK STABILIZATION ...... 46 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 159-167 RECONSTRUCTION ...... 47 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 2 IMPROVEMENTS ...... 48 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 235 RUBY CREEK BRIDGE #0594 ...... 49 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 295 BANNER CREEK BRIDGE #0526 REPLACEMENT ...... 50 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 353-357 ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ...... 51 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 356-362 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PATH ...... 52 SHISHMAREF AIRPORT RESURFACING ...... 53 ST. MICHAEL AIRPORT REHABILITATION AND SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT BUILDING UPGRADE ...... 54 STEESE HIGHWAY/CHENA HOT SPRINGS ROAD RAMP TERMINI ROUNDABOUTS - HSIP ...... 55 TAYLOR HIGHWAY MP 64-67 REHABILITATION ...... 56 TAYLOR HIGHWAY REHABILITATION MP 67-82 ...... 57 TAYLOR HIGHWAY REHAB MP 82-96 (WALKER FORK TO "Y") ...... 58 TOK CUTOFF MP 17 TULSONA CREEK BRIDGE #1250 REPLACEMENT ...... 59 TOK CUTOFF MP 24-30 RESURFACING ...... 60 TOK CUTOFF MP 38-50 RESURFACING ...... 61 TOK CUTOFF MP 75.6 SLANA RIVER BRIDGE #0654 ...... 62 VALDEZ RIVER ENCROACHMENT REPAIRS ...... 63 WENDELL AVENUE BRIDGE ...... 64 TENTATIVE ADVERTISING IN 2017 ...... 65 3RD STREET WIDENING ...... 65 BARROW AIRPORT COMBINED MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS FACILITY ...... 65 BARROW AIRPORT LEASE LOTS AND APRON ...... 66 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 362-414 PAVEMENT ...... 66 DEERING AIRPORT SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT BUILDING ...... 67 KIANA AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS ...... 67 2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING iv

LITTLE DIOMEDE WEATHERPORT ...... 68 PARKS HIGHWAY MP 231 ENHANCEMENTS ...... 68 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 167-173 RECONSTRUCTION ...... 69 SHAGELUK AIRPORT ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ...... 69 TOK CUTOFF MP 0-24 CULVERT REPLACEMENT ...... 70 UNIVERSITY AVENUE REHABILITATION AND WIDENING: SEGMENT 1 - THOMAS STREET TO CHENA RIVER BRIDGE ...... 70 2014 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATES ...... 71 AIRPORT WAY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - STAGE I ...... 71 AMBLER BRIDGE #1552 REPLACEMENT (AKA GRIZZLIES BRIDGE) ...... 71 BARROW NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AK048 AND AK090...... 72 CITY OF FAIRBANKS PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS AND SIGNAL PHASES UPDATE - HSIP ...... 72 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 197-209 REHABILITATION ...... 73 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 267 HOLDEN CREEK BRIDGE (#1520) ...... 73 EDGERTON HIGHWAY MP 0-19 RESURFACING ...... 74 ELLIOTT HIGHWAY LIVENGOOD CREEK BRIDGE ...... 74 FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNAL TIMING UPGRADES ...... 75 FAIRBANKS AREA SPOT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS - HSIP ...... 75 FNSB PLUG-INS (CMAQ) ...... 76 GALENA CAMPION ROAD EROSION PROTECTION ...... 76 GLENN HIGHWAY MP 172-189 REHABILITATION ...... 77 GOLDSTREAM ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ...... 77 JOHANSEN EXPRESSWAY CURVE DELINEATION - HSIP ...... 78 KOTZEBUE AIRPORT AND SAFETY AREA IMPROVEMENTS - STAGE III ...... 78 NOME DOYLE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AK066 ...... 79 NOME SNAKE RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...... 79 NOME-COUNCIL ROAD MP 4-16 ...... 80 NORTHERN REGION PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS AND SIGNAL PHASES UPDATES - HSIP ...... 80 NORTHERN REGION RAILROAD CROSSING SIGNING AND DELINEATION - HSIP ...... 81 POTTER ROAD SURFACING ...... 81 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 201 PHELAN CREEK BRIDGE #0579 ...... 82 SELAWIK UTILITY CROSSING REPAIR ...... 82 2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING v

TANACROSS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ...... 83 TOP OF THE WORLD HIGHWAY MP 0-13 ...... 83 2015 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS ...... 85 AMBLER AIRPORT REHABILITATION AND AMBLER SEWAGE LAGOON ROAD ...... 85 BARROW AIRPORT RUNWAY 07 SURFACE VARIATION REPAIR...... 86 BENNETT ROAD RESURFACING ...... 87 COLLEGE/ ANTOINETTE/ MARGARET AVENUE INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION - HSIP ...... 88 CORDOVA POINT WHITSHED ROAD MP 0-3 ASPHALT SURFACE REPAIRS ...... 89 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 274-289 REHABILITATION ...... 90 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 401-414 RECONSTRUCTION ...... 91 DEADHORSE AIRPORT ARFF BAY ADDITION WITH SAND STORAGE ...... 92 DOT&PF PEGER ROAD COMPLEX PLUG-INS (CMAQ) ...... 93 EAST JOHANSEN EXPRESSWAY UPGRADES ...... 94 ELLIOTT HIGHWAY MP 107.7-120.5 RECONSTRUCTION ...... 95 EMMONAK LANDFILL ROAD AND EMMONAK COMMUNITY ROADS ...... 96 HELMERICKS AVENUE EXTENSION AND BENTLEY TRUST ROAD UPGRADE ...... 97 HURST ROAD RESURFACING ...... 98 JOHANSEN EXPRESSWAY RESURFACING ...... 99 NOME AIRPORT APRON IMPROVEMENTS AND RUNWAY SAFETY AREA IMPROVEMENTS ...... 100 PARKS HIGHWAY MP 163-305 PASSING LANES ...... 101 PARKS HIGHWAY MP 163-305 PASSING LANES - STAGE II - HSIP ...... 102 PARKS HIGHWAY MP 194 BROAD PASS RAILROAD OVERCROSSING ...... 103 PARKS HIGHWAY MP 237 RILEY CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...... 104 PARKS HIGHWAY MP 239-263 REHABILITATION (MP 239-252 CONST) ...... 105 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY EDGELINE RUMBLE STRIPS - HSIP ...... 106 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY FAIRBANKS NEW WEIGH STATION ...... 107 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 257-265 RECONSTRUCTION ...... 108 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 291-295; STEESE HIGHWAY MP 18-20; PARKS HIGHWAY MP 215-219 - ENHANCED CURVE DELINEATION - HSIP ...... 109 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 345 MOOSE CREEK RAILROAD OVERPASS ...... 110 ROAD TO TANANA ...... 111 ST. MARY'S TO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE ROAD REHABILITATION...... 112 2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING vi

TOFTY ROAD MP 9.4 - BLOWBACK CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ...... 113 TOK CUTOFF MP 104 TOK RIVER BRIDGE #0663 ...... 114 TOK CUTOFF MP 50-60 RESURFACING ...... 115 ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS ...... xxix

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PUBLIC INFORMATION TOOLS

511 TRAVELER INFORMATION Visit 511.alaska.gov or dial 511 from anywhere in the state for driving conditions, weather watches, planned construction events and more, updated in real time by Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) crews and the Alaska State Troopers.

Or download the 511 iPhone app to access the map data from your cellphone.

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ALASKA NAVIGATOR CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION Check the interactive map at alaskanavigator.org for construction information in your area.

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PROJECT INFORMATION Visit dot.alaska.gov/projects-status to access a searchable database for active statewide projects.

To find information on large-scale projects, visit the project websites page, found on our Northern Region homepage.

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GOVDELIVERY

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT CALENDAR

Find dates and information about ADOT&PF-related events on our Northern Region Public Involvement Calendar. The calendar, which can be accessed through our Northern Region homepage, lists public meetings, open houses, meetings with public agencies, and other events open to residents at which Northern Region ADOT&PF will attend.

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SOCIAL MEDIA Like and follow our social media channels for department news, information, updates on projects, alerts and more. We are on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Vimeo.

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STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (STIP)

Tabular Search: Information on highway improvement projects statewide, including the ability to filter the results by region, highway or place name, and more: http://www.dot.state.ak.us/stwdplng/cip/stip/tabsearch

Results:

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If you prefer a PDF version of the most current approved STIP, which includes maps, contact information for the regional Planning offices and definitions/ descriptions of the program, use the following link. (This document is generally over 300 pages.) http://www.dot.state.ak.us/stwdplng/cip/stip

Results:

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HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP)

What is the Highway Safety Improvement Program?

• HSIP is a federally mandated program that has the overall objective of achieving a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. It is not a grant program. Information on the HSIP program can be found at:

http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/hsip/

• The HSIP requires a data-driven, strategic approach to improving highway safety.

• Generally under the HSIP program, if a crash pattern is present, projects targeting either a specific location or a system improvement may be nominated if they meet the criteria in the HSIP Handbook. Benefit cost analysis is completed for nominated projects.

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NORTHERN REGION OVERVIEW

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DOT&PF CONTACTS

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NORTHERN REGION CONTACTS

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REGIONAL PLANNER CONTACTS

SENATE DISTRICT A HOUSE DISTRICT 1 & 2 Senator Pete Kelly Representative Scott Kawasaki (1) Representative Steve Thompson (2)

88 94 (! (! 38 18 97 (! 99 9 78 (! (! 64 (! 65

71 2 HOUSE DISTRICT 2

43 HOUSE DISTRICT 1 93 (! 52 107 (! (!

Legend (! Area Projects 51

54 Project Page Number 1 in = 1 miles ´ 2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING xix

DISTRICT MAPS AND PROJECT LISTS Senate District A House Districts 1 and 2 Sen. Pete Kelly, Rep. Scott Kawasaki and Rep. Steve Thompson

3RD STREET WIDENING ………………………………………………………………………………………… 65 AIRPORT WAY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - STAGE I ………………………………………………. 71 AIRPORT WAY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - STAGE II ……………………………………………… 2 CITY OF FAIRBANKS PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES UPGRADE ………………………………………….. 8 CITY OF FAIRBANKS PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS AND SIGNAL PHASES UPDATE – HSIP … 72 COLLEGE ROAD RIGHT TURN LANES – HSIP …………………………………………………………… 9 COLLEGE/ ANTOINETTE/ MARGARET AVENUE INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION – HSIP ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 88 DANBY - WEMBLEY ROUNDABOUT – HSIP ………………………………………………………………. 18 DOT&PF PEGER ROAD COMPLEX PLUG-INS (CMAQ) ………………………………………………… 93 EAST JOHANSEN EXPRESSWAY UPGRADES ……………………………………………………………. 94 FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNAL TIMING UPGRADES ………………………………………………………… 75 FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNAL UPGRADES – HSIP …………………………………………………………. 23 FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNING AND STRIPING ……………………………………………………………… 24 FAIRBANKS AREA SPOT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS – HSIP …………………………….. 75 HELMERICKS AVENUE EXTENSION AND BENTLEY TRUST ROAD UPGRADE ………………. 97 JOHANSEN EXPRESSWAY CURVE DELINEATION – HSIP …………………………………………… 78 JOHANSEN EXPRESSWAY RESURFACING ……………………………………………………………….. 99 NORTHERN REGION PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS – HSIP …………………………………….. 36 OLD STEESE HIGHWAY UPGRADE …………………………………………………………………………... 38 PEGER ROAD RESURFACING ………………………………………………………………………………….. 43 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY FAIRBANKS NEW WEIGH STATION …………………………………….. 107 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 353-357 ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ……………………………... 51 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 356-362 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PATH …………………………. 52 WENDELL AVENUE BRIDGE ……………………………………………………………………………………. 64

SENATE DISTRICT B HOUSE DISTRICT 3 & 4 Senator John Coghill Representative Tammie Wilson (3) Representative David Guttenberg (4)

Legend (! Area Projects

54 Project Page Number 22 1 in = 5 miles ´

34 HOUSE DISTRICT 4 (!

87 7 34 (! (! 55 34 (!

HOUSE DISTRICT 3

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Senate District B House Districts 3 and 4 Sen. John Coghill, Rep. Tammie Wilson and Rep. David Guttenberg

BENNETT ROAD RESURFACING ……………………………………………………………………………… 87 CHENA HOT SPRINGS ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS – HSIP …………………………………. 7 DALTON, ELLIOTT, AND STEESE HIGHWAYS - SIGNING AND STRIPING – HSIP ………….. 17 ELLIOTT HIGHWAY MP 0-12 REHABILITATION …………………………………………………………. 22 FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNAL TIMING UPGRADES ………………………………………………………… 75 FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNAL UPGRADES – HSIP …………………………………………………………. 23 FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNING AND STRIPING ……………………………………………………………… 24 FNSB PLUG-INS (CMAQ) ……………………………………………………………………………………….... 76 GOLDSTREAM ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ……………………………………………………………………. 77 HURST ROAD RESURFACING ………………………………………………………………………………….. 98 NORTHERN REGION DEEP CULVERTS STAGE II ……………………………………………………….. 34 NORTHERN REGION PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS – HSIP …………………………………….. 36 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 345 MOOSE CREEK RAILROAD OVERPASS ……………..……. 110 STEESE HIGHWAY/CHENA HOT SPRINGS ROAD RAMP TERMINI ROUNDABOUTS – HSIP ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 55

SENATE DISTRICT C HOUSE DISTRICT 5 & 6 Senator Click Bishop Representative Adam Wool (5) Representative David Talerico (6)

74 11 (! STEESE HIGHWAY

ELLIOTT95 HIGHWAY 111 (! 113 (! 7 HOUSE DISTRICT 6 110 40 (! 41 (! (! HOUSE DISTRICT 5 58 83 50 56 57 109 (! 41 (! PARKS HIGHWAY ALASKA HIGHWAY

TAYLOR HIGHWAY 105 4 104 (! 68 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY 83 3 101(! (! (!

109 114 (! 82 (! 102 (!

DENALI HIGHWAY 62 (!

69 FAIRBANKS AREA ENLARGEMENT 115 47 61 22 TOK CUTOFF HIGHWAY

59 60 (! HOUSE DISTRICT 6 (! 70

46 77 (!

EDGERTON HIGHWAY 74

21 (!

99 70 2 (! 1 43 Legend (! 51 Area Projects 54 Project Page Number 81 HOUSE DISTRICT 5 1 in = 43 miles ´ 2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING xxi

Senate District C House Districts 5 and 6 Sen. Click Bishop, Rep. Adam Wool and Rep. David Talerico

AIRPORT WAY (WEST) IMPROVEMENTS ……………………………………………………………………. 1 AIRPORT WAY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - STAGE II ………………………………………………. 2 ALASKA HIGHWAY MP 1309 TOK RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ……………………………… 3 ALASKA HIGHWAY MP 1354-1365 REHABILITATION ………………………………………………… 4 ALASKA HIGHWAY SIGNING AND STRIPING UPGRADES – HSIP …………………………………. 5 CHENA HOT SPRINGS ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS – HSIP …………………………………… 7 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 0-9 RECONSTRUCTION …………………………………………………………. 11 DALTON, ELLIOTT, AND STEESE HIGHWAYS - SIGNING AND STRIPING – HSIP ……………. 17 EASTERN ALASKA NAMED HIGHWAYS SIGNING AND STRIPING – HSIP ……………………… 20 EDGERTON HIGHWAY LAKINA RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT …………………………………… 21 EDGERTON HIGHWAY MP 0-19 RESURFACING …………………………………………………………. 74 ELLIOTT HIGHWAY LIVENGOOD CREEK BRIDGE ……………………………………………………….. 74 ELLIOTT HIGHWAY MP 0-12 REHABILITATION …………………………………………………………… 22 ELLIOTT HIGHWAY MP 107.7-120.5 RECONSTRUCTION …………………………………………… 95 FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNAL TIMING UPGRADES …………………………………………………………. 75 FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNAL UPGRADES – HSIP ………………………………………………………….. 23 FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNING AND STRIPING ………………………………………………………………. 24 FNSB PLUG-INS (CMAQ) …………………………………………………………………………………………. 76 GLENN HIGHWAY MP 172-189 REHABILITATION ……………………………………………………… 77 JOHANSEN EXPRESSWAY RESURFACING …………………………………………………………………. 99 NORTHERN REGION PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS – HSIP ………………………………………. 36 PARKS HIGHWAY BRIDGE DECK REHABILITATION ……………………………………………………. 39 PARKS HIGHWAY MP 163-305 PASSING LANES - STAGE II – HSIP …………………………… 102 PARKS HIGHWAY MP 163-305 PASSING LANES ………………………………………………………. 101 PARKS HIGHWAY MP 231 ENHANCEMENTS …………………………………………………………….. 68 PARKS HIGHWAY MP 237 RILEY CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ……………………………… 104 2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING xxii

PARKS HIGHWAY MP 239-263 REHABILITATION (MP 239-252 CONST) …………………….. 105 PARKS HIGHWAY MP 321 SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN – HSIP ……………………………………….. 40 PARKS HIGHWAY REST AREAS – HSIP ……………………………………………………………………… 41 PARKS HIGHWAY SIGNING AND STRIPING – HSIP …………………………………………………….. 42 PEGER ROAD RESURFACING …………………………………………………………………………………… 43 POTTER ROAD SURFACING ……………………………………………………………………………………… 81 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 110 TAZLINA WAYSIDE RIVERBANK STABILIZATION ……….. 46 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 159-167 RECONSTRUCTION ……………………………………….. 47 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 167-173 RECONSTRUCTION …………………………………………. 69 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 201 PHELAN CREEK BRIDGE #0579 …………………………….. 82 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 291-295 ENHANCED CURVE DELINEATION; STEESE HIGHWAY MP 18-20 ENHANCED CURVE DELINEATION; PARKS HIGHWAY MP 215-219 ENHANCED CURVE DELINEATION – HSIP ………………………………………………………………… 109 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 295 BANNER CREEK BRIDGE #0526 REPLACEMENT ……. 50 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 345 MOOSE CREEK RAILROAD OVERPASS ……………………. 110 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 353-357 ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS ……………………………... 51 ROAD TO TANANA ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 111 TANACROSS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ………………………………………………………………………… 83 TAYLOR HIGHWAY MP 64-67 REHABILITATION …………………………………………………………. 56 TAYLOR HIGHWAY REHABILITATION MP 67-82 …………………………………………………………. 57 TAYLOR HIGHWAY REHABILITATION MP 82-96 (WALKER FORK TO "Y") ……………………… 58 TOFTY ROAD MP 9.4 - BLOWBACK CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT …………………………… 113 TOK CUTOFF MP 0-24 CULVERT REPLACEMENT ………………………………………………………. 70 TOK CUTOFF MP 104 TOK RIVER BRIDGE #0663 ……………………………………………………. 114 TOK CUTOFF MP 17 TULSONA CREEK BRIDGE #1250 REPLACEMENT ……………………… 59 TOK CUTOFF MP 24-30 RESURFACING ……………………………………………………………………. 60 TOK CUTOFF MP 38-50 RESURFACING ……………………………………………………………………. 61 TOK CUTOFF MP 50-60 RESURFACING ………………………………………………………………….... 115 TOK CUTOFF MP 75.6 SLANA RIVER BRIDGE #0654 ………………………………………………… 62 TOP OF THE WORLD HIGHWAY MP 0-13 …………………………………………………………………… 83 UNIVERSITY AVENUE REHABILITATION AND WIDENING: SEGMENT 1 - THOMAS STREET TO CHENA RIVER BRIDGE …………………………………………………………………………… 70

SENATE DISTRICT E HOUSE DISTRICT 9 & 10 Senator Michael Dunleavy Representative Jim Clover (9) 50 Representative Wes Keller (10) (!

Delta Junction

PARKS HIGHWAY ALASKA HIGHWAY 108

49 (!

19 82 102 (! (! RICHARDSON HIGHWAY (! 103 (! DENALI HIGHWAY

HOUSE DISTRICT 10 HOUSE DISTRICT 9 69

GLENN HIGHWAY

Legend (! Area Projects 48 33 33 (! (!(! (! 54 Project Page Number 33 1 in = 27 miles ´ 2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING xxiii

Senate District E House Districts 9 and 10 Sen. Michael Dunleavy, Rep. Jim Colver and Rep. Wes Keller

DENALI HIGHWAY SEATTLE CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ……………………………………… 19 GLENN HIGHWAY MP 172-189 REHABILITATION ……………………………………………………… 77 NORTHERN REGION AVALANCHE GATES – HSIP ………………………………………………………. 33 PARKS HIGHWAY MP 163-305 PASSING LANES - STAGE II – HSIP …………………………… 102 PARKS HIGHWAY MP 194 BROAD PASS RAILROAD OVERCROSSING …………………………. 103 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY EDGELINE RUMBLE STRIPS – HSIP …………………………………….. 106 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 159-167 RECONSTRUCTION ………………….……………………… 47 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 167-173 RECONSTRUCTION …………………………………………. 69 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 2 IMPROVEMENTS ……………………………………………………….. 48 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 201 PHELAN CREEK BRIDGE #0579 …………………………….. 82 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 235 RUBY CREEK BRIDGE #0594 ………………………………… 49 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 257-265 RECONSTRUCTION …………………………………………. 108 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 291-295 ENHANCED CURVE DELINEATION; STEESE HIGHWAY MP 18-20 ENHANCED CURVE DELINEATION; PARKS HIGHWAY MP 215-219 ENHANCED CURVE DELINEATION – HSIP ………………………………………………………………… 109 RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 295 BANNER CREEK BRIDGE #0526 REPLACEMENT ……. 50 VALDEZ RIVER ENCROACHMENT REPAIRS ……………………………………………………………….. 63

SENATE DISTRICT P HOUSE DISTRICT 32 Senator Gary Stevens Representative Louise Stutes (32)

Cordova 35 ! 33 33 89 ( (!(! (! HOUSE DISTRICT 32 35

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Senate District P House Districts 32 Sen. Gary Stevens, Rep. Louise Stutes

COPPER RIVER HIGHWAY SIGNING AND STRIPING – HSIP ………………………………………… 10 CORDOVA POINT WHITSHED ROAD MP 0-3 ASPHALT SURFACE REPAIRS ………………….. 89 NORTHERN REGION AVALANCHE GATES – HSIP ………………………………………………………. 33 NORTHERN REGION DEEP CULVERTS STAGE III ……………………………………………………….. 35

SENATE DISTRICT S HOUSE DISTRICT 37 & 38 Senator Lyman Hoffman Ruby Representative Bryce Edgmon (37) Representative Bob Herron (38) NORTHERN REGION

Unalakleet

CENTRAL REGION HOUSE DISTRICT 32

McGrath

Shageluk 69 (!

HOUSE DISTRICT 37

Legend HOUSE DISTRICT 38 (! Area Projects

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Senate District S House Districts 37 Sen. Lyman Hoffman, Rep. Bryce Edgmon

SHAGELUK AIRPORT ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ………………………………………………. 69

66 (! 86 SENATE DISTRICT T 6 65 HOUSE DISTRICT 39 & 40 Senator Donald Olson 92 (! Representative Neal Foster (39) 91 Representative Benjamin Nageak (40) 66 (! 16 15

45 (! 14 90 73 (! 13 27

HOUSE DISTRICT 40 12 73

28 78 67 85 71 (! (! (! 29 53 82 (! (! DALTON HIGHWAY 68 (! 67 (!

NOME ENLARGEMENT

HOUSE DISTRICT 39 100 79 (! 32 (! 25 76 31 (! 26 57

30 80 (! 54 (!

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Senate District T House Districts 39 and 40 Sen. Donald Olson, Rep. Neal Foster and Rep. Benjamin Nageak

AMBLER AIRPORT REHABILITATION AND AMBLER SEWAGE LAGOON ROAD ………………. 85 AMBLER BRIDGE #1552 REPLACEMENT (AKA GRIZZLIES BRIDGE) …………………………… 71 BARROW AHKOVAK STREET UPGRADE …………………………………………………………………….. 6 BARROW AIRPORT COMBINED MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS FACILITY ……………….. 65 BARROW AIRPORT LEASE LOTS AND APRON ……………………………………………………………. 66 BARROW AIRPORT RUNWAY 07 SURFACE VARIATION REPAIR …………………………………… 86 BARROW NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AK048 AND AK090 ……….. 72 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 197-209 REHABILITATION …………………………………………………….. 73 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 209-235 RECONSTRUCTION …………………………………………………. 12 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 265 ROCHE MOUTONNEE CREEK BRIDGE …………………………….. 13 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 267 HOLDEN CREEK BRIDGE (#1520) ………………………………….. 73 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 274-289 REHABILITATION …………………………………………………….. 90 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 289-305 REHABILITATION …………………………………………………….. 14 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 362-379 RECONSTRUCTION …………………………………………………. 15 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 362-414 PAVEMENT …………………………………………………………….. 66 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 379-401 RECONSTRUCTION …………………………………………………. 16 DALTON HIGHWAY MP 401-414 RECONSTRUCTION …………………………………………………. 91 DALTON, ELLIOTT, AND STEESE HIGHWAYS - SIGNING AND STRIPING – HSIP ……………. 17 DEADHORSE AIRPORT ARFF BAY ADDITION WITH SAND STORAGE ……………………………. 92 DEERING AIRPORT SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT BUILDING …………………………………….. 67 EMMONAK LANDFILL ROAD AND EMMONAK COMMUNITY ROADS ……………………………. 96 GALENA AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS ………………………………………………………………………….. 25 GALENA AIRPORT LIGHTING …………………………………………………………………………………….. 26 GALENA CAMPION ROAD EROSION PROTECTION ……………………………………………………… 76 KIANA AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS …………………………………………………………………………….. 67 KIVALINA AIRPORT SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT BUILDING …………………………………….. 27 2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING xxvii

KOTZEBUE AIRPORT AND SAFETY AREA IMPROVEMENTS - STAGE III …………………………. 78 KOTZEBUE AIRPORT GENERAL AVIATION APRON IMPROVEMENTS ……………………………. 28 KOTZEBUE TO CAPE BLOSSOM ROAD ………………………………………………………………………. 29 LITTLE DIOMEDE WEATHERPORT …………………………………………………………………………….. 68 NOME AIRPORT APRON IMPROVEMENTS AND RUNWAY SAFETY AREA IMPROVEMENTS …………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 100 NOME COUNCIL ROAD SAFETY SOUND BRIDGE CATHODIC PROTECTION …………………… 30 NOME DOYLE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AK066 ………………………………………………………….. 79 NOME PORT ROAD RECONSTRUCTION …………………………………………………………………….. 31 NOME SEPPALA DRIVE REHABILITATION ………………………………………………………………….. 32 NOME SNAKE RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT …………………………………………………………… 79 NOME-COUNCIL ROAD MP 4-16 ………………………………………………………………………………. 80 PILOT STATION AIRPORT RELOCATION …………………………………………………………………….. 44 POINT HOPE AIRPORT REALIGNMENT ………………………………………………………………………. 45 SELAWIK UTILITY CROSSING REPAIR ……………………………………………………………………….. 82 SHISHMAREF AIRPORT RESURFACING …………………………………………………………………….. 53 ST. MARY'S TO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE ROAD REHABILITATION ……………………………………… 112 ST. MICHAEL AIRPORT REHABILITATION AND SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT BUILDING UPGRADE ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 54

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING xxviii

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 1

TENTATIVE ADVERTISING IN 2015 AND 2016 AIRPORT WAY (WEST) IMPROVEMENTS

Project Scope Construct intersection improvements along Airport Way between Dale Road and the Parks Highway. The project includes bicycle/pedestrian facilities along Hoselton Road to the Boat Street path.

Project Status The design study report is complete. Right of way acquisitions are in progress.

Purpose and Need This project is intended to resolve traffic conflicts and access problems from a high traffic, commercial and residential area onto Airport Way.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$5,000,000 - 2016 2016 FHWA $10,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 2

AIRPORT WAY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - STAGE II

Project Scope Resurface Airport Way and adjoining frontage roads from Peger Road to Hoselton Road. Replace or improve featuress as needed.

Project Status The draft plans are being reviewed. A consultant is working on signing, striping and signal drawings.

Purpose and Need This project will continue the work initiated by the Airport Way Preventive Maintenance - Stage I project (Steese-Peger) which was constructed in 2014. Construction of the proposed Stage II project (Peger-Hoselton) in 2015 will address additional pavement issues in the corridor.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$2,500,000 - March 2015 2015 FHWA $5,000,000

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Scott Kawasaki-1; Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. Adam Wool-5

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 3

ALASKA HIGHWAY MP 1309 TOK RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Project Scope Replace the Tok River Bridge #0506 at MP 1309 on the Alaska Highway.

Project Status The design section is currently evaluating environmental impacts for the use of a historic bridge.

Purpose and Need The vertical clearance and width of the existing structure severely restricts the size of freight loads traveling the Alaska Highway. Modules and other large scale construction materials cannot be transported on this roadway due to these restrictions.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - November 2015 2016 FHWA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 4

ALASKA HIGHWAY MP 1354-1365 REHABILITATION

Project Scope Rehabilitate, resurface and improve waysides from Jan Lake west.

Project Status Design is progressing and the project should meet the forecasted schedule for completing design and advertising for construction.

Purpose and Need This section of the Alaska Highway is over 20 years old and is beyond its useful life and in need of replacement. This project will preserve and extend the service life of the highway, enhance safety, and maintain the existing roadway function.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$5,000,000 - April 2015 2015 FHWA $10,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 5

ALASKA HIGHWAY SIGNING AND STRIPING UPGRADES - HSIP

Project Scope Update and install horizontal alignment warning signing as needed along the Alaska Highway in conformance with the Alaska Traffic Manual and update the existing striping to current design standards.

Project Status Work on the environmental document is ongoing.

Purpose and Need Pass/no-pass striping and horizontal alignment warning signs will be upgraded to meet the Alaska Traffic Manual Supplement to the 2009 edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. This will reduce the potential for severe crashes by providing motorists with clear information consistent with the posted speed limit.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$1,000,000 - December 2015 2016 FHWA $2,500,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 6

BARROW AHKOVAK STREET UPGRADE

Project Scope Resurface and upgrade approximately 3,300 feet (0.625 miles) of Ahkovak Street, from Okpik Street to Kiogak Street.

Project Status The design section is developing typical section, design alternatives and preliminary quantity calculations for scoping documents and to coordinate with maintenance and local utilities to determine potential impacts.

Purpose and Need Ahkovak Street is the main corridor to the Barrow Airport. The road surface is deteriorating due to permafrost subsurface conditions and lack of drainage structures. Replacing the underlying material, paving the road and addressing drainage issues will restore the integrity of the road.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$5,000,000 - 2016 2017 FHWA $10,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 7

CHENA HOT SPRINGS ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - HSIP

Project Scope Update the pass/no-pass striping and install horizontal alignment warning signage on Chena Hot Springs Road in compliance with the current Alaska Traffic Manual. Install one radar speed feedback sign for each direction of travel between MP 2 and 3, and install optical speed bars in advance of curves at mileposts 8, 10.5 and 13.

Project Status Work on the environmental document is ongoing.

Purpose and Need A high rate of run-off-road crashes occur on this road and a number of crashes are attributed to speeding. Crashes can be mitigated with optical speed bars, improved signage, updating pass/no-pass striping needs to current standards, and speed feedback signs.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$500,000 - October 2015 2016 FHWA $1,000,000

Election District Sen. John Coghill, Jr-B and Rep. Tammie Wilson-3, Rep. David Guttenberg-4; Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 8

CITY OF FAIRBANKS PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES UPGRADE

Project Scope Reconstruct pedestrian facilities on Aurora Drive, Cowles Street, Lacey Street and 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th Avenues from Cowles Street to Noble Street and 10th Avenue from Noble Street to the Steese Highway.

Project Status This project is being designed by the City of Fairbanks, which is in the process of refining the right of way needs for the project. The Aurora Drive portion of the project will be coordinated with the new project to repave Aurora Drive.

Purpose and Need Many pedestrian facilities throughout the City of Fairbanks are more than 30 years old, not ADA compliant, have steep cross slopes at ramps and driveways and exhibit signs of differential settling.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$1,000,000 - 2016 2016 FHWA $2,500,000

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Scott Kawasaki-1; Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Steve Thompson-2

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 9

COLLEGE ROAD RIGHT TURN LANES - HSIP

Project Scope Install a separate right turn lane for westbound traffic at the intersection of College Road/Old Steese Highway and a new separate right turn lane creating dual rights for eastbound traffic at the intersection of College Road/Steese Expressway.

Project Status The final plan set is complete and right of way acquisitions are in progress.

Purpose and Need The right turn lane will separate right turning traffic for Old Steese Highway from westbound through traffic, reducing the queue length between the closely spaced signalized intersections. The dual right turn lanes will provide a more traditional turning treatment and will also help reduce queue lengths between these closely spaced intersections.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$1,000,000 - October 2015 2016 FHWA $2,500,000

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Steve Thompson-2

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 10

COPPER RIVER HIGHWAY SIGNING AND STRIPING - HSIP

Project Scope Update pass/no-pass striping and horizontal alignment warning signs to be compliant with the current Alaska Traffic Manual on the Copper River Highway from route beginning to Bridge #339.

Project Status Preliminary engineering work is ongoing in support of the environmental document.

Purpose and Need Lane departure crashes in curves are prevalent along this route. Horizontal alignment signs and pass/no-pass striping are outdated. Upgrading curve warning signs and pass/no-pass striping to current standards will reduce lane departure crash frequency and improve safety.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$100,000 - 2016 2016 FHWA $250,000

Election District Sen. Gary Stevens-P and Rep. Louise Stutes-32

Note: This photo is of the Tok Cutoff, it represents the need for signage.

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 11

DALTON HIGHWAY MP 0-9 RECONSTRUCTION

Project Scope Reconstruct the Dalton Highway between MP 0-9.

Project Status The design section is awaiting survey data for Lost Creek to prepare the start package for the new bridge and will finalize alignment with the completed survey. The environmental document is scheduled for completion in spring 2015 and a public meeting is tentatively planned for early 2015.

Purpose and Need Due to surrounding mountainous terrain, this segment of the Dalton Highway features steep grades and sharp curves that do not meet current design safety standards. To correct substandard geometry and improve safety and efficiency for commerce using this route, the road should be relocated to more level terrain. There is potential for a new bridge at the new alignment's crossing of Lost Creek.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$30,000,000 - 2016 2017 FHWA $40,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 12

DALTON HIGHWAY MP 209-235 RECONSTRUCTION

Project Scope Reconstruct the Dalton Highway between MP 209-235, including widening, spot repairs, resurfacing and realignment.

Project Status Currently conducting a Value Engineering Study and performing preliminary engineering evaluatIons.

Purpose and Need The Dalton Highway is the surface transportation corridor for the oil fields and public lands of the North Slope. Project improvements will remediate snow drifting, improve safety, install surface treatment for dust control, improve the driving surfaces and reduce maintenance efforts. A realignment is needed to avoid the frozen debris lobe that is threatening the highway.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$60,000,000 - 2016 2017 FHWA $70,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 13

DALTON HIGHWAY MP 265 ROCHE MOUTONNEE CREEK BRIDGE

Project Scope Replace Roche Moutonnee Creek Bridge #1519.

Project Status Design and environmental work is in progress.

Purpose and Need The bridge has numerous deficiencies, including erosion, damage to the binwalls, damaged bridge rail and erosion of bank protection.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$5,000,000 - 2016 2016 FHWA $10,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 14

DALTON HIGHWAY MP 289-305 REHABILITATION

Project Scope Rehabilitate and widen the Dalton Highway between MP 289-305, including minor realignments and grade raises. Construct turnouts and snowdrift mitigation features.

Project Status Preliminary engineering work is ongoing in support of the environmental document and anticipate meeting forecasted schedule for construction advertising.

Purpose and Need This project is part of a large scale effort to reconstruct critical segments of this highway. The project will realign sections of the highway to meet current design standards. Project will also raise the grade to reduce drifting problems where appropriate and improve drainage to extend the life of the embankment.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$30,000,000 - November 2015 2016 FHWA $40,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 15

DALTON HIGHWAY MP 362-379 RECONSTRUCTION

Project Scope Reconstruct the Dalton Highway from MP 362 to 379. Improvements include raising the grade, replacing all culverts, and surfacing the road.

Project Status Design will begin after the second segment (MP 379-401) is complete. The final Preliminary Specifications & Estimate is complete. The project is broken into four segments: MP 401-414, MP 379-401, MP 362-379 and pave MP 362-414.

Purpose and Need This project will improve safety and reduce maintenance efforts. The grade raise will remediate snow drifting which will reduce required snow removal and improve safety for motorists during winter travel.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$30,000,000 - 2016 2017 FHWA $40,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 16

DALTON HIGHWAY MP 379-401 RECONSTRUCTION

Project Scope Reconstruct the Dalton Highway from MP 379 to 401. Improvements include raising the grade, replacing all culverts, and surfacing the road.

Project Status The final Preliminary Specifications & Estimate, PS&E, is complete. The project is broken into four segments: MP 401-414, MP 379-401, MP 362-379 and pave MP 362-414.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$40,000,000 - July 2015 2016 FHWA $50,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 17

DALTON, ELLIOTT, AND STEESE HIGHWAYS – SIGNING AND STRIPING - HSIP

Project Scope Update pass/no-pass striping and horizontal alignment warning signs to be compliant with the current Alaska Traffic Manual on the Dalton, Elliott and Steese Highways.

Project Status The design section is working on the preliminary engineering in support of the environmental document.

Purpose and Need This project will improve safety by upgrading curve warning signs and pass/no pass striping to current standards, reducing prevalent lane departure crash frequency.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$2,500,000 - 2016 2016 FHWA $5,000,000

Election District Sen. John Coghill, Jr-B and Rep. David Guttenberg-4; Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6; Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 18

DANBY - WEMBLEY ROUNDABOUT - HSIP

Project Scope Construct a single lane roundabout at the intersection of Danby Street and Wembley Avenue.

Project Status The design section is working on the preliminary design and environmental documents.

Purpose and Need This project is needed to mitigate crashes at the intersection of Danby Street and Wembley Avenue.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$1,000,000 - 2016 2016 FHWA $2,500,000

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Scott Kawasaki-1

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 19

DENALI HIGHWAY SEATTLE CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Project Scope Replace the Seattle Creek Bridge on the Denali Highway near MP 110.

Project Status The environmental document was approved August 5, 2014, currently preparing preliminary plans, specifications, and estimates.

Purpose and Need The Seattle Creek Bridge has a sufficiency rating of 46.3 and is classified as structurally deficient. The existing load limit restricts larger vehicles from travel along the corridor.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$2,500,000 - September 2015 2016 GO Bond $5,000,000

Election District Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Jim Colver-9

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 20

EASTERN ALASKA NAMED HIGHWAYS - SIGNING AND STRIPING - HSIP

Project Scope Update pass/no-pass striping and horizontal alignment warning signs to be compliant with the current Alaska Traffic Manual on the Tok Cutoff, Taylor and Top of the World Highways, as well as the Richardson Highway between Delta Junction and Fairbanks.

Project Status Preliminary engineering work is ongoing in support of the environmental document.

Purpose and Need Lane departure crashes in curves are prevalent along these routes. Current horizontal alignment signs and pass/no pass striping are outdated. Upgrading curve warning signs and pass/no-pass striping to current standards will reduce lane departure crash frequency.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$1,000,000 - 2016 2016 FHWA $2,500,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 21

EDGERTON HIGHWAY LAKINA RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Project Scope Replace the Lakina River Bridge #1195 at MP 44.3 of the Edgerton Highway/McCarthy Road.

Project Status Bridge design and the application for Department of Natural Resources easement for in-stream work are nearly complete.

Purpose and Need The Edgerton Highway/McCarthy Road is the only land link between McCarthy, Kennicott, and the rest of the state. The existing bridge has sustained damages from vehicle strikes in recent years, resulting in the imposition of load restrictions. The bridge is structurally deficient and in need of replacement.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$5,000,000 - February 2015 2015 FHWA $10,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 22

ELLIOTT HIGHWAY MP 0-12 REHABILITATION

Project Scope Rehabilitate the Elliott Highway from MP 0-12 (Fox to Haystack), including shoulder widening in selected areas.

Project Status Right of way base mapping is nearing completion. Preliminary design is in progress.

Purpose and Need This rehabilitation project is needed to repair poor performing foundation and pavement sections as well as drainage issues. In addition, geometric improvements may be needed in specific locations to improve safety.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$30,000,000 - 2016 2017 FHWA $40,000,000

Election District Sen. John Coghill, Jr-B and Rep. David Guttenberg-4; Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 23

FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNAL UPGRADES - HSIP

Project Scope Perform signal modifications at multiple locations throughout the Fairbanks area. These modifications will include but are not limited to: installing a signal head per lane, installing flashing yellow arrows, and replacing all the supplemental signal heads.

Project Status Preliminary engineering to support the environmental document is underway.

Purpose and Need These upgrades are needed to mitigate crashes at signalized intersections.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$20,000,000 - 2016 2016 FHWA $30,000,000

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A, Rep. Scott Kawasaki-1 and Rep. Steve Thompson-2; Sen. John Coghill, Jr-B, Rep. Tammie Wilson-3 and Rep. David Guttenberg-4; Sen. Click Bishop- C, Rep. Adam Wool-5 and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 24

FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNING AND STRIPING

Project Scope Update the pass/no-pass striping and horizontal alignment warning signs on the Old Steese Highway at Fox, Ballaine Road, Farmers Loop Road, Steele Creek Road, Gilmore Trail, Goldstream Road, Sheep Creek Road, Murphy Dome Road, Chena Ridge Road, Chena Pump Road, the Old Richardson Highway at North Pole and Badger Road. Modifications will be compliant with the current Alaska Traffic Manual.

Project Status Preliminary engineering to support the environmental document is underway.

Purpose and Need Upgrading curve warning signs and pass/no-pass striping to current standards will reduce lane departure crash frequency.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$500,000 - 2016 2016 FHWA $1,000,000

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 25

GALENA AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS

Project Scope Resurface Runway 7/25 and Taxiway "B" at the Galena Airport, repair the General Aviation (GA) Apron and complete other improvements as funding allows.

Project Status The design section is working on the environmental document.

Purpose and Need There is permafrost damage along much of the runway creating differential settlement, base cracking, and longitudinal cracking.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - 2016 2017 FAA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 26

GALENA AIRPORT LIGHTING

Project Scope Replace the existing high voltage runway lighting system with Medium Intensity Runway Lights. Relocate runway thresholds and demolish existing visual approach slope indicators and runway end identifier lights.

Project Status The design section is working on the environmental document and plans and addressing 20:1 obstruction issues.

Purpose and Need The existing high voltage system is aging and expensive to maintain and operate. Relocating the runway thresholds will mitigate existing 20:1 runway approach obstructions. The existing visual approach slope indicators and runway end identifier lights systems are beyond their useful life and replacement parts for repairs are no longer available.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$2,500,000 - April 2015 2015 FAA $5,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 27

KIVALINA AIRPORT SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT BUILDING

Project Scope Construct a snow removal equipment building at the Kivalina Airport.

Project Status The design section is working on the preliminary design.

Purpose and Need The existing snow removal equipment building is located next to the ocean resulting in accelerated wear and tear from sea spray, constant winds and extreme temperatures. It is too small for the existing equipment fleet and its heating and electrical systems are failing. A new building is needed to protect the snow removal equipment fleet from the elements and to provide a safe environment for maintaining the vehicles.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$1,000,000 - 2016 2017 FAA $2,500,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 28

KOTZEBUE AIRPORT GENERAL AVIATION APRON IMPROVEMENTS

Project Scope Make improvements to GA Apron at the Kotzebue Airport by providing more tie downs.

Project Status The design section is waiting on additional recommendations that will come from the Kotzebue Airport Master Plan Update, but in the interim DOT&PF is exploring options to relocate utilities in the area. Also, the current project area is being used as a contractor staging area for the ongoing airport construction project.

Purpose and Need The existing GA tie down area west of Runway 17-35 is inside the runway object free area and requires relocation.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - December 2015 2016 FAA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 29

KOTZEBUE TO CAPE BLOSSOM ROAD

Project Scope Construct a road from Kotzebue to Cape Blossom.

Project Status The design section is finalizing the design study report and preparing the right of way acquisition request. After right of way acquisition begins the next step will be to develop the draft project plan set. The City of Kotzebue is currently looking for additional construction funding, as the earmark funding is inadequate to fully fund the project.

Purpose and Need The project is needed to establish an all-season transportation link to the City of Kotzebue from a barge landing site at Cape Blossom. In addition, it will provide improved access to existing subsistence and recreation areas.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$30,000,000 - May 2015 2016 Earmark, FHWA $40,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 30

NOME COUNCIL ROAD SAFETY SOUND BRIDGE CATHODIC PROTECTION

Project Scope Repair/replacement of the cathodic protection on Safety Sound Bridge #1127 on the Nome-Council Road.

Project Status The bridge design section is working with the contractor to develop corrosion protection options.

Purpose and Need The bridge report indicated the original anodes are completely consumed, indicating the cathodic protection system is no longer effective. Over time, this contributes to accelerated corrosion and deterioration of the bridge structure.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$500,000 - June 2015 2015 FHWA $1,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 31

NOME PORT ROAD RECONSTRUCTION

Project Scope Widen and resurface the existing Port Road, including but not limited to: drainage improvements, safety improvements and sidewalks as funding allows.

Project Status The project is currently in design.

Purpose and Need The Port Road is a vital transportation link to the City of Nome's port and industrial area. It sustains heavy truck traffic year round, especially during the summer months.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$2,500,000 - 2016 2018 FHWA $5,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 32

NOME SEPPALA DRIVE REHABILITATION

Project Scope Realign and rehabilitate Seppala Drive in Nome from the intersection of Bering Street to the intersection of Airport Terminal Road. Also, realign Center Creek and FAA/Doyle Road intersections.

Project Status The project is currently in design.

Purpose and Need Seppala Drive has a failing road surface, ponding water on the road and sidewalk deficiencies. This road is the main vehicle and pedestrian route between the city, port and airport.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - 2016 2018 FHWA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 33

NORTHERN REGION AVALANCHE GATES - HSIP

Project Scope Upgrade the avalanche gates, crash barriers and approach warning signs on the Richardson Highway at MP 12, 16 and 18 and on the Copper River Highway at MP 4.9 and 5.3. Install new avalanche gates, crash barriers and approach warning signs on the Copper River Highway at MP 4.7 and 5.6.

Project Status Design is complete, however, the project does not have Highway Safety Improvement Program funding designated for construction at this time.

Purpose and Need This project is needed to mitigate the problems with the poorly operating gates, lack of hazard protection (guardrail or crash cushion) and poor signing warning motorists of the avalanche areas.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$1,000,000 - September 2015 2015 FHWA $2,500,000

Election District Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Jim Colver-9; Sen. Gary Stevens-P and Rep. Louise Stutes-32

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 34

NORTHERN REGION DEEP CULVERTS STAGE II

Project Scope Replace culverts at MP 0.2 and MP 1.3 on Farmers Loop and one culvert at Cushman Creek on the Elliott Highway at MP 1.

Project Status Awaiting base map information to determine extent of right of way impacts.

Purpose and Need Northern Region has many inadequate deep culverts in need of replacement, some of which also need upgrades to improve fish passage.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$1,000,000 - 2016 2016 FHWA $2,500,000

Election District Sen. John Coghill, Jr-B and Rep. David Guttenberg-4

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 35

NORTHERN REGION DEEP CULVERTS STAGE III

Project Scope Replace one culvert at MP 3 of Whitshed Road and twin pipes at MP 0.6 on Orca Road in Cordova.

Project Status We are near completion of the environmental document. The next step is developing the design study report and apply for permits.

Purpose and Need Northern Region has many inadequate deep culverts in need of replacement, some of which also need upgrades to improve fish passage.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$2,500,000 - October 2015 2016 FHWA $5,000,000

Election District Sen. Gary Stevens-P and Rep. Louise Stutes-32

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 36

NORTHERN REGION PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS - HSIP

Project Scope Replace existing crosswalks at 58 signalized intersections in the Fairbanks and North Pole areas with methyl methacrylate. Install four Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at the Airport Way Frontage Road/West Cowles.

Project Status The final plan set is being developed.

Purpose and Need This project will increase visibility and durability of the crosswalks, establishing a clearly marked pedestrian area separate from motorists.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$500,000 - May 2015 2015 FHWA $1,000,000

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 37

NORTHERN REGION SIGNAL INTERCONNECT

Project Scope Improve regional capabilities to communicate with traffic signals, allowing for troubleshooting, signal timing modifications and monitoring at single/multiple location(s). Includes upgrades to interconnecting communication systems (for security and reliability), controller upgrades, signal timing plans, and other related items. Provide any related items and training, maintenance and operational funding as allowed by the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).

Project Status The consultant hired for the project will soon provide the final interconnect plan. The first stage of construction is expected in the summer of 2015, with additional construction scheduled for 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Purpose and Need The purpose of this project is to provide secure and reliable communication systems for traffic signals.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - May 2015 Multiple Years FHWA $20,000,000

Election District Regionwide

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 38

OLD STEESE HIGHWAY UPGRADE

Project Scope Upgrade the Old Steese Highway from the intersection at Trainor Gate Road to, and including, the intersection at Johansen Expressway. Improvements will include intersection upgrades, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, drainage improvements and utility relocations.

Project Status The environmental document is under way. A public open house was held in November 2014. The survey is complete and design concepts are being generated. An additional public meeting is planned for December 4, 2014.

Purpose and Need This is a high use corridor through Fairbanks' main commercial area and receives considerable vehicular and pedestrian use. Improvements will address issues at intersections and emphasize modal safety.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - 2016 2016 GO Bond $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Steve Thompson-2

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 39

PARKS HIGHWAY BRIDGE DECK REHABILITATION

Project Scope Rehabilitate the bridge deck of three bridges on the Parks Highway: Nenana River at Rex #216, Tanana River #202, and North Slough Tanana River #201.

Project Status Design is working on the environmental document.

Purpose and Need Each bridge has a deck rating of poor or fair. The surface on each bridge is deteriorating rapidly, with rebar exposed. This project is necessary to eliminate hazards to motorists.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - October 2015 2016 FHWA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 40

PARKS HIGHWAY MP 321 SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN - HSIP

Project Scope Install radar speed feedback sign for the southbound approach to the 45 mph curves near MP 321.6. Replace signs impacted by speed feedback installation and provide grading adjacent to the roadway for the sign base.

Project Status Working on preliminary engineering in support of the environmental document.

Purpose and Need Lane departure crashes at this location are frequent, even after enhanced curve warning sign installations. Radar speed feedback signs may provide enhanced driver notification, thereby reducing speeds and the risk of lane departure crashes at this location.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$100,000 - October 2015 2016 FHWA $250,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 41

PARKS HIGHWAY REST AREAS - HSIP

Project Scope Construct rest areas on the Parks Highway near MP 314 and near MP 287 and install new signing for existing rest areas between MP 163 and MP 360 in accordance with current Alaska Traffic Manual Standards.

Project Status The design study report is complete and preconstruction work is ongoing toward the 95% review.

Purpose and Need The distance between the existing Bear Creek rest area at MP 269.3 of the Parks Highway and Fairbanks is in excess of 50 miles. Additional rest areas have been identified as a need in this area, as well as the need for adequate signage indicating rest area locations for the traveling public.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Source Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year

$1,000,000 - June 2015 2015 FHWA $2,500,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 42

PARKS HIGHWAY SIGNING AND STRIPING - HSIP

Project Scope Update pass/no-pass striping and horizontal alignment warning signs to be compliant with the current Alaska Traffic Manual on the Parks Highway from MP 163 (Northern Region boundary) to MP 362 (Fairbanks), including Airport Way ramps.

Project Status The design section is currently working on preliminary engineering in support of the environmental document.

Purpose and Need Lane departure crashes are prevalent along the Parks Highway. Current horizontal signs and pass/no-pass striping are outdated on these routes. Upgrading curve warning signs and pass/no-pass striping to current standards will reduce lane departure crash frequency.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$1,000,000 - 2016 2016 FHWA $2,500,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C, Rep. Adam Wool-5 and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 43

PEGER ROAD RESURFACING

Project Scope Resurface approximately 2.6 miles of Peger Road from the Alaska Railroad yard to Van Horn Road and approximately 1,840 feet of Phillips Field Road, beginning at the intersection of Peger Road and Phillips Field Road.

Project Status The environmental document is complete. The design study report is being developed, to be followed by final design activities.

Purpose and Need The project will address degradation of the Peger Road pavement and protect the integrity of the subsurface.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - 2016 2017 FHWA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Scott Kawasaki-1; Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. Adam Wool-5

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 44

PILOT STATION AIRPORT RELOCATION

Project Scope Complete design, survey and purchase Native Allotments for proposed airport relocation.

Project Status The design section is completing the construction plans, specifications, and estimate package.

Purpose and Need Substantial public comment from the community and users of the airport concluded that the existing runway was unsuitable due to its short length (3,000 feet) and existing alignment, which experiences significant crosswinds and turbulence at one end.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - March 2015 2016 FAA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 45

POINT HOPE AIRPORT REALIGNMENT

Project Scope Realign the runway at the Point Hope Airport.

Project Status A public meeting is scheduled for December 2014. The environmental work continues.

Purpose and Need The Point Hope Airport is in danger of runway and runway safety area damage due to active beach erosion. Realigning the runway will extend the life of the facility.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - 2016 2017 FHWA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 46

RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 110 TAZLINA WAYSIDE RIVERBANK STABILIZATION

Project Scope Stabilize the river embankment at Richardson Highway MP 110 Tazlina Wayside.

Project Status The hydrology department is developing preliminary riverbank armoring design to support the development of the environmental document.

Purpose and Need The riverbank adjacent to the Tazlina Wayside experiences erosion during high water events. This project will stabilize the riverbank future erosion.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$500,000 - 2016 2016 FHWA $1,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 47

RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 159-167 RECONSTRUCTION

Project Scope Reconstruct the Richardson Highway between MP 159-167.

Project Status The design section is working on preliminary plan sets and environmental document.

Purpose and Need This project is needed to resurface the road and bring it up to current design standards. The existing road has narrow shoulders, the pavement is failing and the horizontal and vertical alignments have sharp curves that limit sight distance.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$30,000,000 - 2016 2016 FHWA $40,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6; Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Jim Colver-9

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 48

RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 2 IMPROVEMENTS

Project Scope Construct intersection and drainage improvements to accommodate truck traffic at the Richardson Highway/Mineral Creek Loop T-intersection.

Project Status The environmental document was approved on July 16, 2014. The design study report is out for review and signatures. The design section is working on preliminary plan sets.

Purpose and Need This project is needed to improve safety and access for large truck traffic on and off the Richardson Highway and to improve drainage. Trucks currently off-track the paved surface while negotiating through the intersection.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$1,000,000 - July 2015 2016 FHWA $2,500,000

Election District Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Jim Colver-9

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 49

RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 235 RUBY CREEK BRIDGE #0594

Project Scope Replace Richardson Highway MP 235 Ruby Creek Bridge (#0594).

Project Status The design section is awaiting survey data to provide start package to bridge design.

Purpose and Need The Ruby Creek Bridge is structurally deficient and rehabilitation is not economically feasible. Raising the grade of the bridge will also address current flooding/sediment deposition problems and reduce annual maintenance costs.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - 2016 2016 FHWA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Jim Colver-9

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 50

RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 295 BANNER CREEK BRIDGE #0526 REPLACEMENT

Project Scope Replace the Banner Creek Bridge (#0526) at MP 295 on the Richardson Highway.

Project Status The bridge design is substantially complete, pending foundation recommendations and completing Department of Natural Resources easement acquisition.

Purpose and Need The Banner Creek Bridge is structurally deficient, with a sufficiency rating of 52. The steel struts supporting the vertical walls at each end of the bridge deck are buckled approximately 6 inches, as well as horizontal cracks in the girders due to heavy overloading.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$5,000,000 - February 2015 2015 FHWA $10,000,000

Election District Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Jim Colver-9

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 51

RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 353-357 ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS

Project Scope Improve existing access control including development of frontage roads on the Richardson Highway between the Old Richardson Highway intersection and Smithson Street. This project will reduce the number of approaches and add right and left turn lanes, acceleration lanes and illumination.

Project Status The final plan set is in review. Right of way staff is in the process of obtaining appraisal services for all parcels.

Purpose and Need This project will improve safety and accessibility for drivers in this high-speed corridor by reducing the number of traffic conflict locations and providing improved illuminated intersections with acceleration and deceleration lanes and frontage roads.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - 2016 2017 FHWA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Steve Thompson-2; Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. Adam Wool-5

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 52

RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 356-362 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PATH

Project Scope Construct a paved bicycle/pedestrian path along the Richardson Highway between MP 356 - 362 starting from the Richardson Highway/Airport Way intersection, continuing along the Richardson Highway to the Badger Loop North Bound Ramp and terminating at the Badger Road/Old Richardson Highway intersection.

Project Status Preliminary design in support of the right of way document is underway.

Purpose and Need Cyclists and pedestrians now use the shoulder of the Richardson Highway (a controlled access facility) when traveling between Fairbanks and North Pole, creating a high potential for motorist/pedestrian conflicts. This project will improve safety and link two existing bicycle facilities which serve the City of Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright and North Pole/Badger Road area.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$2,500,000 - October 2015 2016 FHWA $5,000,000

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Steve Thompson-2

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 53

SHISHMAREF AIRPORT RESURFACING

Project Scope Resurface the runway, taxiway and apron at the Shishmaref Airport.

Project Status Design is complete however construction funding has not been identified.

Purpose and Need The sand emulsion runway is experiencing transverse cracking along the runway and longitudinal cracking along the centerline.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$5,000,000 - March 2015 2016 FAA $10,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 54

ST. MICHAEL AIRPORT REHABILITATION AND SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT BUILDING UPGRADE

Project Scope Rehabilitate the runway, taxiway, apron and airport lighting at the St. Michael Airport. Stabilize slopes, rehabilitate shoulders and apply dust palliative. Repair and resurface the airport access road. Improve the existing snow removal equipment building by repairing electrical and heating deficiencies, overhead door issues and repainting the interior and exterior of the building.

Project Status The design section is preparing the plans and specifications for the design. The environmental document requires a re-evaluation prior to construction.

Purpose and Need There is permafrost damage along much of the runway, which creates differential settlement, base cracking and longitudinal cracking. The existing snow removal building requires upgrading to remain functional.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$5,000,000 - 2016 2017 FAA $10,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 55

STEESE HIGHWAY/CHENA HOT SPRINGS ROAD RAMP TERMINI ROUNDABOUTS - HSIP

Project Scope Construct roundabouts at the interchange ramp termini for the Steese Highway at Chena Hot Springs Road.

Project Status The design section is working on the preliminary design and environmental documents.

Purpose and Need The predominant crash pattern at these intersections is related to left turning traffic. Widening the bridge to improve sight distance is cost prohibitive. Roundabouts are proposed to mitigate all crash types and to improve traffic flow. Roundabouts reduce the speed for entering traffic and improve gaps for turning traffic.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$1,000,000 - November 2015 2016 FHWA $2,500,000

Election District Sen. John Coghill, Jr-B and Rep. David Guttenberg-4

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 56

TAYLOR HIGHWAY MP 64-67 REHABILITATION

Project Scope Rehabilitate, restore and resurface Taylor Highway MP 64-67 and replace Chicken Creek Bridge #1140.

Project Status The right of way section is assessing acquisition options regarding a mining claim in the Chicken Creek Bridge vicinity. The bridge design is substantially complete.

Purpose and Need This project will rehabilitate the Taylor Highway from MP 64-67 and replace the Chicken Creek Bridge. The Chicken Creek Bridge is deficient in width and currently restricts traffic that can use the Taylor Highway. The project will enhance safety by improving deficient roadway geometry and improve maintenance by addressing drainage problems and adding surfacing material.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Sdvertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - June 2015 2015 FHWA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 57

TAYLOR HIGHWAY REHABILITATION MP 67-82

Project Scope Rehabilitate, restore and resurface approximately 16 miles of the Taylor Highway.

Project Status The Taylor Highway projects are being developed to be constructed in stages. This project will be developed to follow construction of the Taylor Highway MP 64-67 project.

Purpose and Need This project will restore and improve the structural integrity and drainage of the roadway, enhance safety by improving deficient roadway geometry, provide enhancements for recreation along the highway, and provide reliable summer access to the Wade Creek recreation area.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$5,000,000 - 2016 2017 FHWA $10,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 58

TAYLOR HIGHWAY REHAB MP 82-96 (WALKER FORK TO "Y")

Project Scope Rehabilitate, restore and resurface approximately 14 miles of the Taylor Highway. This project includes widening, minor realignments, installation of culverts and wayside construction at Fort Walker.

Project Status Design is progressing. Anticipate meeting tentative advertising schedule.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - 2016 2017 FHWA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 59

TOK CUTOFF MP 17 TULSONA CREEK BRIDGE #1250 REPLACEMENT

Project Scope Replace the Tulsona Creek Bridge #1250 at MP 17 of the Tok Cutoff Highway.

Project Status This project was converted from state to federal funding effective August 20, 2014 and is currently in design.

Purpose and Need The Tulsona Creek Bridge has a sufficiency rating of 43 and is classified as structurally deficient.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$5,000,000 - October 2015 2016 FHWA $10,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 60

TOK CUTOFF MP 24-30 RESURFACING

Project Scope Mill, relevel and repave the Tok Cutoff between MP 24-30. Improvements include replacing culverts and signs.

Project Status Working on preliminary plan set assembly.

Purpose and Need This project will extend the service life of the pavement and resurface the roadway. The road surface is failing at a high rate. Minor to moderate frost heaving exists with surface degradation.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$5,000,000 - April 2015 2016 FHWA $10,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 61

TOK CUTOFF MP 38-50 RESURFACING

Project Scope Mill, relevel and repave the Tok Cutoff from MP 38-50. Improvements include replacing culverts, guardrails, signs and re-establishing 6-foot shoulders.

Project Status Detailed design will begin after the MP 24-30 final plan set is assembled.

Purpose and Need The road surface is failing at a high rate, primarily due to age. If the surface is not repaired soon DOT&PF maintenance crews will have to return these sections back to gravel.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - 2016 2017 FHWA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 62

TOK CUTOFF MP 75.6 SLANA RIVER BRIDGE #0654

Project Scope Replace Slana River Bridge #0654 on the Tok Cutoff at MP 75.6.

Project Status Design is progressing and the project is anticipated to meet schedule.

Purpose and Need The proposed project would address structural deficiencies and upgrade the structure to current design standards. Bridge inspections have identified numerous deficiencies including: damaged foundation piles, transverse cracks in the asphalt, settled soil around the upstream abutment, abutment cracks, a crushed compression joint seal, and a damaged guardrail terminal.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - May 2015 2015 FHWA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 63

VALDEZ RIVER ENCROACHMENT REPAIRS

Project Scope Repair, replace, protect and stabilize highway and bridge approach embankments along the Valdez River that have been damaged or are at risk from erosion as a consequence of channel migrations from natural changes in river morphology.

Project Status Project started September 3, 2014 and is in preliminary design phase.

Purpose and Need River erosion issues along the Valdez River are causing damage to roadway embankments that consequently are in need of repair.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$5,000,000 - August 2015 2016 FHWA $10,000,000

Election District Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Jim Colver-9

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 64

WENDELL AVENUE BRIDGE

Project Scope Replace Wendell Avenue Bridge, widen sidewalks and provide pedestrian and bicycle access from Graehl Park to the bridge along the north side and to the existing facilities on the south side.

Project Status The design study report is in progress and the environmental document is complete. Right of way limits are being finalized so that private acquisitions may begin.

Purpose and Need The Wendell Avenue Bridge, constructed in 1953, is structurally deficient with a sufficiency rating of 59.8 and a deck rating of 4, which is the controlling rating factor. The concrete deck is in need of repair. The roadway has no shoulders and the sidewalks are very narrow.

Tentative Estimated Tentative Funding Advertising Construction Cost Construction Year Source

$10,000,000 - 2016 2016/2017 GO Bond $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Scott Kawasaki-1, Rep. Steve Thompson-2

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 65

TENTATIVE ADVERTISING IN 2017

3RD STREET WIDENING Project Scope: Reconstruct 3rd Street between Hamilton/Farewell and the Minnie Street Bridge. Work may include widening and signalizing the 3rd Street/Steese Expressway intersection and the possible addition of dual left turn lanes.

Purpose and Need: This project will increase the capacity and level of service of the roadway, reduce the number of accidents, and to better accommodate alternate modes of transportation.

Tentative Advertising: 2017 Estimated Construction Cost: $10,000,000 - $20,000,000 Funding Source: FHWA Tentative Construction Year: 2017

Project Status: The contract for demolition of acquired buildings was recently awarded. An updated traffic capacity analysis is being performed, and the existing electrical and utility design is being assessed.

Legislative District: Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Steve Thompson-2

BARROW AIRPORT COMBINED MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS FACILITY Project Scope: Construct a new Maintenance and Operations (M&O) facility at the Barrow Airport that will house the snow removal equipment, aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment, along with a sand storage facility, chemical de-icing bay and living quarters.

Purpose and Need: The existing building was built in 1992 and added onto in 1995. It is not large enough to accommodate the airport rescue and firefighting equipment, snow removal equipment and weather sensitive materials that are used to maintain the runway and airport operating surfaces. The existing building would also need additional offices, a public reception area and a more efficient heating system.

Tentative Advertising: 2017 Estimated Construction Cost: $10,000,000 - $20,000,000 Funding Source: FAA Tentative Construction Year: 2018

Project Status: This project is a combined Snow Removal Equipment Building and Airport Rescue Fire Fighting Building with sand storage and living quarters. Consultant is under contract for initial environmental studies, survey and building conceptual design.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 66

BARROW AIRPORT LEASE LOTS AND APRON Project Scope: Develop a new parallel taxiway, apron, lease lots, security fence extension and road system extension on the south side of the Barrow Airport to facilitate airport and lease lot development.

Purpose and Need: The FAA has indicated that aviation development on the south side of the airport in Barrow will require a full-length parallel taxiway. With this increase in development, a new apron, access road and lease lots are needed. Developing the south side of the airport will require constructing lease lots and an apron area that may not be eligible for FAA funding.

Tentative Advertising: 2017 Estimated Construction Cost: $50,000,000 - $60,000,000 Funding Source: State General Fund Tentative Construction Year: 2018

Project Status: The design section is proceeding with preliminary environmental work.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

DALTON HIGHWAY MP 362-414 PAVEMENT Project Scope: This final phase of work consists of paving 52 miles of newly reconstructed highway.

Purpose and Need: This project will pave the road. Pavement will provide a more durable driving surface requiring less maintenance.

Tentative Advertising: 2017 Estimated Construction Cost: $20,000,000 - $30,000,000 Funding Source: FHWA Tentative Construction Year: 2018

Project Status: This will be the last segment of the four segmented Dalton Highway project between MP 362 and MP 414. This project paves the road from MP 362-414. The "parent" project is broken into four segments: MP 401-414, MP 379-401, MP 362-379 and pave MP 362-414.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 67

DEERING AIRPORT SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT BUILDING Project Scope: Construct a snow removal equipment building at the Deering Airport.

Purpose and Need: The existing building was constructed in 1992 and is beyond its usable service life. It is too small to handle the existing snow removal equipment, and the gravel floor is contaminated with fuel.

Tentative Advertising: 2017 Estimated Construction Cost: $1,000,000 - $2,500,000 Funding Source: FAA Tentative Construction Year: 2018

Project Status: The design section is working on the preliminary building design.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

KIANA AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS Project Scope: Extend the runway, rehabilitate the operational surfaces, expand the apron and improve the aircraft parking setback at the Kiana Airport. Acquire land, replace the lighting system, provide dust control and complete other improvements as funding allows.

Purpose and Need: The Kiana Airport runway needs to be extended to 4,000 feet to accommodate larger aircraft that use the Kotzebue route structure. The existing runway surface is in poor condition and the apron does not have adequate aircraft parking.

Tentative Advertising: 2017 Estimated Construction Cost: $10,000,000 - $20,000,000 Funding Source: FAA Tentative Construction Year: 2018

Project Status: The Airport Layout Plan update and preliminary engineering are in progress. The Environmental Assessment is being prepared by consultant. The proposed right of way needed to complete the project is underway.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 68

LITTLE DIOMEDE WEATHERPORT Project Scope: Construct a weather port to house snow removal equipment at Little Diomede.

Purpose and Need: The weather port is needed to protect the snow removal equipment form the harsh environment at Little Diomede.

Tentative Advertising: 2017 Estimated Construction Cost: $250,000 - $500,000 Funding Source: FAA Tentative Construction Year: 2018

Project Status: The design section is exploring options to construct the project with the available funding.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

PARKS HIGHWAY MP 231 ENHANCEMENTS Project Scope: Construct dedicated pedestrian facilities at MP 231 (McKinley Village). Other work includes intersection improvements, a rest area and trail and pedestrian facility connections.

Purpose and Need: This project is needed to enhance safety and accommodations for pedestrians and visitors in the MP 231 area. Pedestrian facilities are needed to connect businesses on the south bank of the Nenana River to trailheads at the north end of the Nenana River Bridge, or to cross the road between two businesses at the south end of the bridge. The lack of these facilities leads to conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles on the 65 mph facility. Additionally, the Denali National Park boundary sign at the northern end of the bridge attracts vehicles and pedestrians seeking a photo opportunity. There is limited space at this location.

Tentative Advertising: 2017 Estimated Construction Cost: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000 Funding Source: FHWA Tentative Construction Year: 2018

Project Status: Public open houses have been held and design is working on preliminary engineering in support of the environmental document.

Legislative District: Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 69

RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 167-173 RECONSTRUCTION Project Scope: Reconstruct the Richardson Highway between MP 167-173.

Purpose and Need: This project is needed to resurface the road and bring it up to current design standards. The existing road has narrow shoulders, the pavement is failing and the horizontal and vertical alignments have sharp curves that limit sight distance.

Tentative Advertising: 2017 Estimated Construction Cost: $20,000,000 - $30,000,000 Funding Source: FHWA Tentative Construction Year: 2018

Project Status: Designer will begin work on this project after the Richardson Highway MP 159-167 (#62253) plan sets are finished.

Legislative District: Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6; Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Jim Colver-9

SHAGELUK AIRPORT ACCESS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Project Scope: Reconstruct approximately 2.6 miles of the Shageluk Airport Access Road. Work will include embankment stabilization, minor realignment and resurfacing.

Purpose and Need: This road is the only overland, all-weather link between the village and the airport. It is threatened by erosion and in poor condition.

Tentative Advertising: 2017 Estimated Construction Cost: $10,000,000 - $20,000,000 Funding Source: FHWA Tentative Construction Year: 2017

Project Status: The environmental document is complete. The design study report is being developed, to be followed by final design activities.

Legislative District: Sen. Lyman Hoffman-S and Rep. Bryce Edgmon-37

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 70

TOK CUTOFF MP 0-24 CULVERT REPLACEMENT Project Scope: Replace failing culverts along the Tok Cutoff between MP 0-24.

Purpose and Need: Replacing the failing culverts is necessary to preserve the road embankment and pavement.

Tentative Advertising: 2017 Estimated Construction Cost: $5,000,000 - $10,000,000 Funding Source: FHWA Tentative Construction Year: 2017

Project Status: Individual culvert replacements were determined/verified during a June 2014 site visit. Topographic survey is scheduled for spring 2015.

Legislative District: Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

UNIVERSITY AVENUE REHABILITATION AND WIDENING: SEGMENT 1 - THOMAS STREET TO CHENA RIVER BRIDGE Project Scope: Improve the section of University Avenue from Thomas Street to the Chena River Bridge, including intersections and reconstruction of the bridge (segment one of project).

Purpose and Need: The project will widen this principal arterial to mitigate congestion and improve safety. Improvements include intersection capacity and turn lanes, left turns between major intersections, bridge replacement, a railroad crossing grade separation and improved pedestrian/bicycle facilities.

Tentative Advertising: 2017 Estimated Construction Cost: $30,000,000 - $40,000,000 Funding Source: State General Fund/ FHWA Tentative Construction Year: 2017

Project Status: The detailed design for segment one is in progress and preparations are being made for a public open house to be held in spring of 2015. A consultant is working on utility design details and will update the right of way map.

Legislative District: Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

ENLARGEMENT OF FAIRBANKS PROJECTS COMPLETED IN 2014 78 NORTHERN REGION 74 (!

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54 Project Page Number Valdez 1 in = 80 miles ´ 32-P 2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 71

2014 CONSTRUCTION PROJECT UPDATES

AIRPORT WAY PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - STAGE I Project Scope: Resurface Airport Way and adjoining frontage roads from the Steese Expressway to Peger Road. Replace or improve roadside features as needed.

Contractor: Exclusive Paving Award Date: October 29, 2013 Award Amount: $5,388,088.84 Completion Date: August 1, 2014 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: This project is complete and in the process of being closed out.

Legislative District: Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Scott Kawasaki-1, Rep. Steve Thompson-2

AMBLER BRIDGE #1552 REPLACEMENT (AKA GRIZZLIES BRIDGE) Project Scope: Replace Ambler Bridge #1552 (aka Grizzlies Bridge) in the community of Ambler.

Contractor: Ridge Contracting, Inc. Award Date: July 8, 2013 Award Amount: $1,931,426.00 Completion Date: August 1, 2014 Funding Source: State General Funds

Project Status: The work was completed in summer 2014.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 72

BARROW NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AK048 AND AK090 Project Scope: Extend Laura Madison Street from the intersection with Qaiyaan Street to the Waste Water Treatment Plant.

Contractor: UICC/ SKW Eskimos, Inc. Award Date: April 2, 2013 Award Amount: $1,995,598.10 Completion Date: September 30, 2015 Funding Source: FAA

Project Status: Contract time extended to 2015 for soft spot repairs in the embankment, signage and final stabilization.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

CITY OF FAIRBANKS PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS AND SIGNAL PHASES UPDATE - HSIP Project Scope: Determine the new signal timings needed to ensure the pedestrian change interval does not extend into the red clearance interval at 22 signalized intersections.

Contractor: USKH, Inc. Award Date: February 25, 2014 Award Amount: $40,856.00 Completion Date: February 1, 2015 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: The project is complete. The report is expected from the consultant in November 2014.

Legislative District: Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Steve Thompson-2

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 73

DALTON HIGHWAY MP 197-209 REHABILITATION Project Scope: Rehabilitate the roadway between MP 197-209, including widening, repair, resurfacing and enhancements. Work includes replacement of the Marion Creek Bridge and other bridge repairs.

Contractor: HC Contractors, Inc. Award Date: December 21, 2011 Award Amount: $23,953,284.00 Completion Date: October 1, 2013 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: All physical construction is complete on this project as of fall 2013. A contract claim was resolved in the spring of 2014.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

DALTON HIGHWAY MP 267 HOLDEN CREEK BRIDGE (#1520) Project Scope: Repair of the Holden Creek Bridge (#1520) at MP 267 of the Dalton Highway.

Contractor: Alaska Interstate Construction (AIC) Award Date: January 14, 2013 Award Amount: $3,964,939.36 Completion Date: October 1, 2013 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: This project is complete except for final stabilization (grass growth) in the surrounding area and the material site. The contract is beyond its completion date and is being assessed liquidated damages.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 74

EDGERTON HIGHWAY MP 0-19 RESURFACING Project Scope: Grind and repave the Edgerton Highway with asphalt from MP 0-19. Work also includes replacing guardrail, signing, striping, minor drainage improvements, and resurfacing approximately three miles of the separated bike path that passes through the Kenny Lake area.

Contractor: HC Contractors, Inc. Award Date: May 7, 2014 Award Amount: $7,445,892.20 Completion Date: October 1, 2014 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: A correction will be made to a portion of the striping layout in 2015.

Legislative District: Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

ELLIOTT HIGHWAY LIVENGOOD CREEK BRIDGE Project Scope: Replace the Livengood Creek Bridge #0229 on the access road to the Livengood Maintenance Station.

Contractor: D&L Construction Company Award Date: July 15, 2013 Award Amount: $2,330,539.00 Completion Date: October 31, 2014 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: The work was completed in fall 2014.

Legislative District: Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 75

FAIRBANKS AREA SIGNAL TIMING UPGRADES Project Scope: Conduct a signal timing review to provide recommendations for signal coordination and to integrate signal timing improvements. Priority will be given to NHPP routes and higher functional class corridors within the Fairbanks PM2.5 non-attainment area to promote travel efficiency and reduce delays, thereby reducing PM2.5 emissions.

Contractor: Kinney Engineering Award Date: January 31, 2014 Award Amount: $190,420.00 Completion Date: January 1, 2015 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: The project is complete. The report is expected from the consultant in late November 2014.

Legislative District: Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Scott Kawasaki-1, Rep. Steve Thompson-2; Sen. John Coghill, Jr-B and Rep. Tammie Wilson-3, Rep. David Guttenberg-4 ;Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. Adam Wool-5

FAIRBANKS AREA SPOT INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS - HSIP Project Scope: This safety project will consist of reapplication of pavement markings and installation of rumble strips at five intersections in the Fairbanks area. Other work will include repairing or replacing signs and improving illumination.

Contractor: HC Contractors, Inc. Award Date: April 29, 2013 Award Amount: $417,154.00 Completion Date: August 1, 2014 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: This project is complete. The final inspection was held September 11, 2014.

Legislative District: Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Scott Kawasaki-1, Rep. Steve Thompson-2

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 76

FNSB PLUG-INS (CMAQ) Project Scope: Install electrical plug-ins for preheating motor vehicle engines during cold temperatures at West Valley and North Pole High Schools.

Contractor: Grasle & Associates, Inc. Award Date: August 6, 2013 Award Amount: $1,358,874.00 Completion Date: July 1, 2014 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: This project is complete and in the process of being closed out.

Legislative District: Sen. John Coghill, Jr-B and Rep. Tammie Wilson-3; Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. Adam Wool-5

GALENA CAMPION ROAD EROSION PROTECTION Project Scope: Relocate a portion of Campion Road to avoid erosion of approximately two miles of the existing alignment that is threatened by the Yukon River.

Contractor: Brice Inc. Award Date: November 30, 2013 Award Amount: $9,879,853.50 Completion Date: October 1, 2014 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: The work was completed in summer 2014.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 77

GLENN HIGHWAY MP 172-189 REHABILITATION Project Scope: Rehabilitate the existing roadway from the Glenn Highway MP 172 to the Richardson Highway junction at MP 189, replace Tolsona Creek Bridge #552 and construct a bicycle/pedestrian path from Moose Creek east.

Contractor: Granite Construction Company Award Date: December 7, 2012 Award Amount: $20,669,751.30 Completion Date: September 1, 2014 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: This project is complete and in the process of being closed out.

Legislative District: Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6; Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Jim Colver-9

GOLDSTREAM ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Project Scope: Rehabilitate Goldstream Road, including a 600-foot segment of Murphy Dome Road. The project also includes upgrades to Goldstream Creek Bridge #0478 and replacement of O'Connor Creek Bridge #0303.

Contractor: HC Contractors, Inc. Award Date: April 29, 2013 Award Amount: $22,608,021.00 Completion Date: August 1, 2014 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: This project is complete. The final inspection was held September 11, 2014.

Legislative District: Sen. John Coghill, Jr-B and Rep. David Guttenberg-4

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 78

JOHANSEN EXPRESSWAY CURVE DELINEATION - HSIP Project Scope: Define the reverse curves and tangents on the Johansen Expressway between Peger Road and Danby Street. Work will include adorning the faces of the concrete barrier and guardrail with reflective markings and installing signs at locations along the project.

Contractor: Lakloey, Inc. Award Date: September 18, 2012 Award Amount: $124,659.80 Completion Date: July 1, 2014 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: This project is complete. It was extended to June 30, 2014 to replace delineator strips where it was necessary.

Legislative District: Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Scott Kawasaki-1

KOTZEBUE AIRPORT AND SAFETY AREA IMPROVEMENTS - STAGE III Project Scope: Construct additional safety area for Runway 09 and realign the long shore channel and access road west of Runway 09. Construct shore protection along Kotzebue Sound, additional safety area for Runway 27 and boat launch. Install airport lighting, pavement markings and signs.

Contractor: Brice Inc. Award Date: October 11, 2012 Award Amount: $30,931,995.00 Completion Date: November 1, 2014 Funding Source: FAA

Project Status: Physical construction is complete except for the installation of permanent erosion control to be installed this winter and navigational upgrades to be completed next season.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 79

NOME DOYLE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS AK066 Project Scope: Recondition and resurface Doyle Road including improvements and reconstruction of driveways to meet current standards.

Contractor: QAP Award Date: June 30, 2014 Award Amount: $1,691,090.00 Completion Date: October 1, 2014 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: The project is substantially complete and the approaches will be completed summer 2015.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

NOME SNAKE RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT Project Scope: Replace the Snake River Bridge (#881) in Nome.

Contractor: Pro West Contractors, LLC Award Date: June 11, 2012 Award Amount: $8,584,329.25 Completion Date: October 13, 2014 Funding Source: State General Funds

Project Status: Final inspection was held on October 13, 2014 and the project is substantially complete.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 80

NOME-COUNCIL ROAD MP 4-16 Project Scope: Repair, resurface and raise the grade between MP 4-15. Project will include slope flattening at MP 10 and MP 12, realignments at MP 6 and MP 8, grade raise between MP 15-16 and other snow control features.

Contractor: Pro West Contractors, LLC Award Date: May 11, 2012 Award Amount: $11,967,372.20 Completion Date: October 1, 2013 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: Final inspection was held on October 13, 2014.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

NORTHERN REGION PEDESTRIAN INTERVALS AND SIGNAL PHASES UPDATES - HSIP Project Scope: Determine the new signal timings needed to ensure the pedestrian change interval does not extend into the red clearance interval at 60 signalized intersections.

Contractor: USKH Award Date: March 1, 2014 Award Amount: $50,000.00 Completion Date: December 1, 2014 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: Work is completed. This signal timing study does not lead to a physical construction.

Legislative District: Regionwide

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 81

NORTHERN REGION RAILROAD CROSSING SIGNING AND DELINEATION - HSIP Project Scope: Upgrade approximately 110 railroad crossings in the Northern Region to meet current Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards.

Contractor: Alaska Railroad Award Date: August 22, 2014 Award Amount: $208,300 Completion Date: December 31, 2015 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: Project design is complete, utility agreement has been executed with the Alaska Railroad for completion of the project.

Legislative District: Regionwide

POTTER ROAD SURFACING Project Scope: Surface Potter Road from Becker Ridge Road to Cripple Creek Road.

Contractor: Exclusive Paving Award Date: September 23, 2013 Award Amount: $835,888.12 Completion Date: August 1, 2014 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: This project is complete and in the process of being closed out.

Legislative District: Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. Adam Wool-5

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 82

RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 201 PHELAN CREEK BRIDGE #0579 Project Scope: Replace bridge #0579 - Phelan Creek Bridge at MP 201 on the Richardson Highway. Reconstruct 0.6 miles of the Richardson Highway, including widening, grading, drainage, paving, signing, striping, guardrail, and snow pole installation.

Contractor: Great Northwest, Inc. Award Date: April 23, 2013 Award Amount: $3,915,515.00 Completion Date: July 31, 2015 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: The project is substantially complete. Contract time is extended to 2015 season for grass growing at disturbed areas to reach final stabilization.

Legislative District: Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6; Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Jim Colver-9

SELAWIK UTILITY CROSSING REPAIR Project Scope: Rehabilitate the utility crossing on the Selawik Landfill-Barge Landing Access Road.

Contractor: Drake Construction, Inc. Award Date: November 1, 2013 Award Amount: $616,936.64 Completion Date: October 1, 2014 Funding Source: Reimbursable Agreement

Project Status: The work was completed in fall 2014.

Legislative District: Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 83

TANACROSS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS Project Scope: Conduct surface repairs and apply dust control surface treatment on up to 3.09 miles of access and village roads around Tanacross, from the Alaska Highway to the village and the local airport.

Contractor: Exclusive Paving Award Date: October 14, 2013 Award Amount: $934,999.00 Completion Date: September 3, 2014 Funding Source: Denali Commission/ FHWA

Project Status: This project is complete and in the process of being closed out.

Legislative District: Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

TOP OF THE WORLD HIGHWAY MP 0-13 Project Scope: Rehabilitate, restore and resurface the Top of the World Highway between MP 0-13, including minor realignment.

Contractor: QAP Award Date: September 6, 2012 Award Amount: $15,555,427.00 Completion Date: September 1, 2014 Funding Source: FHWA

Project Status: This project is in winter shutdown and is substantially completed. The project will be open in the 2015 construction season to establish final stabilization.

Legislative District: Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

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32-P 1 in = 101 miles ´ 89 2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 85

2015 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS AMBLER AIRPORT REHABILITATION AND AMBLER SEWAGE LAGOON ROAD

Project Scope Widen, rehabilitate and extend the main runway; rehabilitate the crosswind runway, operational surfaces, apron and safety area; rehabilitate the airport access road; and install rotating beacon, wind cones and Precision Approach Path Indicator. Upgrade the existing access between Ambler and the new sewage lagoon.

Project Status The preconstruction conference as held on October 10, 2014. The project combines the airport rehabilitation and sewage lagoon road projects. This will be a two season construction project and will begin summer 2015.

Purpose and Need The original project purpose was put on hold in 2005 due to naturally occurring asbestos discovered in local material sites. Since then the community of Ambler and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium have constructed the sewage lagoon and an access trail. The focus of this project has now changed to improving that trail to current design standards.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

Ridge July 15, 2014 $21,410,165 October 2016 FAA Contracting, Inc.

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 86

BARROW AIRPORT RUNWAY 07 SURFACE VARIATION REPAIR

Project Scope Repair the runway surface variation (bump) near the threshold of Runway 07 of the Wiley Post-Will Rogers Memorial Airport in Barrow.

Project Status Anticipate construction will be underway in spring/summer 2015.

Purpose and Need In 2013 the DOT&PF received a letter of correction from the FAA identifying a runway surface variation near the threshold of Runway 07. This issue must be addressed.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

ASRC SKW December October 1, 2014 $3,636,500 FAA Eskimos, Inc. 2015

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 87

BENNETT ROAD RESURFACING

Project Scope Resurface the entire length of Bennett Road.

Project Status The plan set is complete and federal approval to advertise was granted. The project advertised in November 2014.

Purpose and Need Due to increased traffic volume, Bennett Road's surface continues to rapidly deteriorate and is creating a significant dust problem for area residents. Resurfacing will provide a 10% reduction in annual maintenance costs.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

$1,000,000 - Pending Pending Award Pending FHWA $2,500,000 Award

Election District Sen. John Coghill, Jr-B and Rep. David Guttenberg-4

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 88

COLLEGE/ ANTOINETTE/ MARGARET AVENUE INTERSECTION RECONSTRUCTION - HSIP

Project Scope Reconstruct the intersection of Margaret Avenue to align it with Antoinette Avenue. Construct left turn lanes on College Road and replace existing traffic signals.

Project Status The final plan set is complete. The right of way certification is in process. The construction phase will be coordinated with the College Road Rehabilitation project. Anticipate advertising these projects in December 2014.

Purpose and Need The centerlines of Margaret and Antoinette Avenues are offset by 75 feet. The intersection exhibits a reduced level of service and higher rate of crashes than at similar intersections. This project will eliminate the offset and construct left turn lanes, improving operation and safety.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

$1,000,000 - Pending Pending Award Pending FHWA $2,500,000 Award

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Steve Thompson-2

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 89

CORDOVA POINT WHITSHED ROAD MP 0-3 ASPHALT SURFACE REPAIRS

Project Scope Reclaim and repave Cordova Point Whitshed Road MP 0-3. Work will include approach upgrades, signage, guardrail, pavement markings and drainage improvements.

Project Status Work will begin in 2015.

Purpose and Need The pavement on Whitshed Road is cracked and raveling, and in need of improvements.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

Harris Sand and September 5, $2,180,349 October 2015 FHWA Gravel, Inc. 2014

Election District Sen. Gary Stevens-P and Rep. Louise Stutes-32

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 90

DALTON HIGHWAY MP 274-289 REHABILITATION

Project Scope Rehabilitate the roadway between MP 274-289 on the Dalton Highway. Improvements will include embankment reconstruction, minor vertical and horizontal realignment, widening, resurfacing, guardrail and culvert repair/replacement and application of an asphalt surface treatment, including improvements at the Toolik Hill turnout at MP 286.

Project Status Work remaining on this project includes the finishing of E-1 Surface Course (gravel driving surface), calcium chloride (dust palliative) and other minor items of work (culvert thaw pipes, roadside delineators, etc.). Final stabilization, cleanup and demobilization remains. This project is currently beyond its contract completion date and is being assessed liquidated damages.

Purpose and Need This section of the Dalton Highway is geometrically substandard with a narrow surface, steep grades and excessive curvature.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

Alaska Interstate September May 9, 2011 $27,680,520 FHWA Construction (AIC) 2012

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 91

DALTON HIGHWAY MP 401-414 RECONSTRUCTION

Project Scope Reconstruct the Dalton Highway from MP 401 to 414. Improvements include raising the grade, replacing all culverts and surfacing the road.

Project Status The project is advertising for construction.

Purpose and Need The Dalton Highway is the surface transportation corridor for the oil fields and public lands of the North Slope. Project improvements will remediate snow drifting, improve safety and will install surface treatment for dust control to improve the driving surfaces and reduce maintenance efforts.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

$30,000,000 - Pending Pending Pending FHWA $40,000,000

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 92

DEADHORSE AIRPORT ARFF BAY ADDITION WITH SAND STORAGE

Project Scope Construct two double equipment bays and a sand storage bay to the Deadhorse Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting/Snow Removal Equipment Building (ARFF/SREB) facility.

Project Status Work will be underway in spring/summer 2015.

Purpose and Need Currently there is no heated sand storage building and additional bay is needed for the maintenance equipment.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

Brice Inc. October 7, 2014 $2,733,869 April 2015 FAA

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Benjamin Nageak-40

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 93

DOT&PF PEGER ROAD COMPLEX PLUG-INS (CMAQ)

Project Scope Upgrade and install new electrical plug-ins and control system at the DOT&PF Peger Road Complex. The project will include replacement of the head-bolt heater protection system, new mounts, groundwork, paving and striping.

Project Status Bids for this project were opened September 30, 2014 and an award is pending.

Purpose and Need This project will upgrade current electrical plug-ins and install additional electrical plug-ins within the Fairbanks PM2.5 non-attainment and CO maintenance areas for preheating motor vehicle engines during cold temperatures. The current system has indoor rated wiring which is impossible to repair in cold weather. Additional plug-ins will reduce the need for more idling and/or engine starts to maintain start ability and cold start drivability. This will reduce emissions, fuel consumption and engine wear. No significant increase in operating cost is anticipated.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

$1,000,000 - Pending Pending Award Pending FHWA $2,500,000 Award

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Scott Kawasaki-1

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 94

EAST JOHANSEN EXPRESSWAY UPGRADES

Project Scope Extend the eastbound Johansen Expressway on-ramp from College Road to the turn pocket at Hunter Street. Modify the Johansen Expressway eastbound lanes at the Steese Expressway intersection.

Project Status The contract time was extended into 2015 for traffic signal system replacement and installation at Hunter Street and the Old Steese Highway intersections. Minor striping work at intersections remains to be completed.

Purpose and Need The Johansen Expressway is a high traffic corridor that experiences congestion at these two intersections. This project will accommodate the rising traffic volumes and improve safety in the rapidly developing commercial area.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

Exclusive Paving May 13, 2014 $9,231,111 June 2015 FHWA

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Steve Thompson-2

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 95

ELLIOTT HIGHWAY MP 107.7-120.5 RECONSTRUCTION

Project Scope Reconstruct the Elliott Highway from MP 107.7 to MP 120.5.

Project Status Bids opened October 30, 2014 and an Intent to Award has been issued.

Purpose and Need This segment of roadway lies in mountainous terrain with steep grades and numerous substandard curves. Snow drifting and severe icing present annual maintenance and safety concerns and will be mitigated with embankment and drainage improvements. The project corridor is an important transportation link for the mining industry and the communities of Minto and Manley.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

$20,000,000 - Pending Pending Award Pending GO Bond/ FHWA $30,000,000 Award

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 96

EMMONAK LANDFILL ROAD AND EMMONAK COMMUNITY ROADS

Project Scope Construct a road to the new landfill site. A new landfill is being permitted and Village Safe Water will construct the new landfill. Upgrade and extend community roads in Emmonak.

Project Status The project is substantially complete. Work remaining next summer will include dust palliative work, sign work and 70% background seeding.

Purpose and Need A road is needed to access the new landfill and various community roads in Emmonak need upgrades.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

Denali November 28, Bering Pacific $6,748,620 August 2015 Commission/ 2012 FHWA

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 97

HELMERICKS AVENUE EXTENSION AND BENTLEY TRUST ROAD UPGRADE

Project Scope Extend Helmericks Avenue on a new alignment across the Alaska Railroad tracks to the College Road / Illinois Street intersection. Reconstruct the Bentley Trust Road from the Old Steese Highway to its intersection with the new Helmericks Avenue Extension.

Project Status A new agreement is in process with the City of Fairbanks to build an additional roundabout north of the railroad track crossing, connecting the proposed loop road connector with Helmericks Avenue in the Bentley Trust Area.

Purpose and Need The primary objectives of this project are to improve safety and capacity for both motorized and non-motorized traffic.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

January 16, State General Exclusive Paving $4,914,912 October 2015 2013 Fund

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Steve Thompson-2

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 98

HURST ROAD RESURFACING

Project Scope Resurface approximately 3.7 miles of Hurst Road, from Nelson Road to Peridot Street, including the bike path.

Project Status Construction activities will commence in the spring/summer of 2015.

Purpose and Need This project will address degradation of the pavement on Hurst Road and the adjacent bike path, thus protecting the integrity of the subsurface.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

HC Contractors, November 3, December $2,595,968 FHWA Inc. 2014 2015

Election District John Coghill, Jr-B and Rep. Tammie Wilson-3

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 99

JOHANSEN EXPRESSWAY RESURFACING

Project Scope Mill and repave approximately 4.2 miles of the Johansen Expressway, including replacement of guardrails, concrete median barriers and signs.

Project Status The contract time has been extended to 2015 for bridge expansion joint replacement and guardrail end terminal changes. Minor punch-list work remains.

Purpose and Need This is a high traffic thoroughfare that provides access for thousands of area residents and travelers. Due to its age and traffic volume, the paved surface is deteriorating rapidly and has reached a point that prohibits maintenance staff from adequately maintaining it in good condition.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

Exclusive Paving May 13, 2014 $9,231,111 October 2015 FHWA

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Scott Kawasaki-1, Rep. Steve Thompson-2; Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. Adam Wool-5

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 100

NOME AIRPORT APRON IMPROVEMENTS AND RUNWAY SAFETY AREA IMPROVEMENTS

Project Scope Reconstruct the apron areas on the south (terminal apron area) and north side (cargo apron) of the primary runway, repair Taxiway E and F, and apply pavement markings. Design Storm Water Management Plan to address aircraft de-icing drainage and construct runway safety areas for runway 03-21 and runway 10-28, acquire friction measuring equipment and snow removal equipment and complete other improvements as funding allows.

Project Status Safety area for Runway 3-21 is complete. Apron work will commence in 2015.

Purpose and Need Improvements to the Nome Runway Safety Area are a high FAA priority. The apron improvements project will reconstruct portions of the terminal area apron and address aircraft de-icing drainage issues.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

October 21, September QAP $26,561,061 FAA 2013 2016

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

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PARKS HIGHWAY MP 163-305 PASSING LANES

Project Scope Construct passing lanes between MP 163-305 on the Parks Highway.

Project Status Anticipate starting physical construction in May 2015.

Purpose and Need This project improves safety and accommodates increased truck traffic associated with the construction of a natural gas pipeline.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

Great Northwest, October 28, September $5,284,485 FHWA Inc. 2014 2015

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 102

PARKS HIGHWAY MP 163-305 PASSING LANES - STAGE II - HSIP

Project Scope Construct seven passing lanes on the Parks Highway. Work includes grading, paving, drainage, signing and striping. Locations are: MP 294.1-296.2 (northbound and southbound lanes), MP 289.5-291.6 (northbound and southbound lanes), MP 213.1- 215.1 (northbound lane only), and MP 197.7-200.1 (northbound and southbound lanes).

Project Status All work has concluded for the season. The project completed Stage I and the North sections of Stage II with the exception of minor items and final stabilization on Stage II. Next spring work will resume on the sections north and south of Cantwell.

Purpose and Need This project will improve safety and accommodate increased truck traffic associated with the construction of a natural gas pipeline.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

Great Northwest, December 16, September $29,587,321 FHWA Inc. 2013 2015

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6; Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Jim Colver-9, Rep. Wes Keller-10

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 103

PARKS HIGHWAY MP 194 BROAD PASS RAILROAD OVERCROSSING

Project Scope Reconstruct approximately 1 mile of the Parks Highway, construct a railroad overpass and a new bridge crossing the Middle Fork of the Chulitna River.

Project Status Half of the planned embankment has been placed on the new alignment. Work will resume in 2015 which will include driving pipe piles at pier locations.

Purpose and Need The existing at-grade railroad crossing is not compatible with interstate traffic on the Parks Highway.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

September QAP May 30, 2014 $20,669,482 FHWA 2016

Election District Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Wes Keller-10, Rep. Wes Keller-10

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PARKS HIGHWAY MP 237 RILEY CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Project Scope Replace the Riley Creek Bridge #0695 located on the Parks Highway at MP 237. Construct auxiliary lane(s) for Denali National Park entrance at MP 237, and accommodate bicycles and pedestrians.

Project Status All work for the season has concluded. The contractors installed crane pads for pile driving in spring 2014. They also placed a majority of the riprap that will be under the final bridge alignment. Operations are expected to resume in early April 2015.

Purpose and Need Adding the northbound turn lane and widening the area along side of the road that is used for pedestrian access will make the intersection of the Denali Park Road and the Parks Highway much safer for bus traffic and the general public.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

Hamilton September 11, September Construction $10,727,261 FHWA 2014 2016 Company

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

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PARKS HIGHWAY MP 239-263 REHABILITATION (MP 239-252 CONST)

Project Scope Rehabilitate, resurface and construct passing lanes on approximately 24 miles of the Parks Highway, near Healy.

Project Status The project is approximately 50% complete. Construction will continue in 2015 from MP 239 to MP 245.

Purpose and Need This project is needed to address aging pavement and selected areas with severe roadway settlement. Periodic passing lanes are recommended due to the large number of RVs and slow moving vehicles during the summer months.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

January 29, QAP $28,866,904 October 2015 FHWA 2014

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

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RICHARDSON HIGHWAY EDGELINE RUMBLE STRIPS - HSIP

Project Scope Install edge line rumble strips where feasible on the Richardson Highway between Jarvis Creek Bridge (MP 265) and the junction with the Glenn Highway (MP 115), including edge line striping.

Project Status Bids opened October 28, 2014.

Purpose and Need This project is needed to improve safety on the Richardson Highway between Jarvis Creek and the Glenn Highway junction. There is a high rate of run-off-road crashes on this stretch of the Richardson Highway which can be mitigated with edge line rumble strips.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

$1,000,000 - Pending Award Pending Pending FHWA $2,500,000

Election District Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Jim Colver-9

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 107

RICHARDSON HIGHWAY FAIRBANKS NEW WEIGH STATION

Project Scope Construct two new weigh station facilities and an inspection building, near MP 358 on the Richardson Highway.

Project Status This is an active project and is currently in winter shutdown.

Purpose and Need The new weigh stations are located on a divided multi-lane interstate highway, which requires two weigh stations to serve opposite sides of the roadway. Removal of the existing weigh stations was required to allow construction of the Richardson Highway 6-Mile Badger Interchange project.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date source

HC Contractors, December July 16, 2014 $11,172,615 FHWA Inc. 2015

Election District Sen. Pete Kelly-A and Rep. Steve Thompson-2

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RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 257-265 RECONSTRUCTION

Project Scope Reconstruct the Richardson Highway between MP 257 (Meadows Road Intersection) and MP 265 (junction with the Alaska Highway) and replace the Jarvis Creek Bridge #0595.

Project Status Bids estimated to be opened in December 2014.

Purpose and Need This section of the highway is substandard and is experiencing heavy traffic associated with the Ft. Greely Ballistic Missile Defense Project. The highway and the bridge (sufficiency rating = 48.7) are narrow and pose a safety concern for vehicle traffic. This project will improve safety on this stretch of highway. The piers on bridge #0595 are jacking unevenly, causing a significant hump on the bridge top.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

$20,000,000 - Pending Award Pending Pending FHWA $30,000,000

Election District Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Jim Colver-9

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RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 291-295; STEESE HIGHWAY MP 18-20; PARKS HIGHWAY MP 215-219 - ENHANCED CURVE DELINEATION - HSIP

Project Scope Update curve warning signs on five horizontal curves, including oversize fluorescent yellow signs and retro reflective linear delineation on existing guardrail. Install Optical Speed Bars on entries to the curve at Richardson MP 292.5. Upgrade warning signs on horizontal curves, including oversize fluorescent yellow signs on the curve at the Nenana River Bridge at Windy. Install linear curve delineation on existing guardrail between Parks MP 215 and MP 219. Install oversize warning signs and oversize chevrons on three horizontal curves on the Steese Highway between MP 18 and MP 20. Linear delineation will also be installed on approximately 2,200 feet of existing W-beam guardrail.

Project Status Physical construction will begin in spring 2015.

Purpose and Need This project is needed to increase safety on several curves by upgrading curve warning signs. This project will also increase safety around a hairpin 35 mph curve which is uncharacteristic for this area. There has been one fatal crash and three property damage crashes during the last five years of available crash data.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

Great Northwest, October 15, $325,000 Pending FHWA Inc. 2014

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6; Sen. Michael Dunleavy-E and Rep. Jim Colver-9

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RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 345 MOOSE CREEK RAILROAD OVERPASS

Project Scope Construct a highway overpass to replace an existing at-grade railroad crossing near Moose Creek. The project includes two separate overpass bridges, a new approach to the Moose Creek access road, and reconstructing an existing median opening near Moose Creek.

Project Status This is an active project and is currently in winter shutdown.

Purpose and Need This project will increase safety and reduce delays at the railroad crossing. Grade separation between the highway and railroad is needed to eliminate safety and capacity concerns which include the potential for vehicle-train collisions, rear-end collision and sideswipe crashes, and delays during peak hours when vehicles cannot readily change lanes and are stuck behind fuel trucks and school buses that stop at the tracks.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

HC Contractors, November 26, September $10,388,566 FHWA Inc. 2013 2015

Election District John Coghill, Jr-B and Rep. Tammie Wilson-3; Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

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ROAD TO TANANA

Project Scope Provide minor spot improvements to the existing 15 miles of Tofty Road, moderate upgrades to the subsequent 24 miles of existing trails in order to conform to pioneer road standards and construct 15 miles of new road; totaling 54 miles between the junction of the Elliott Highway at Manley and the Tanana River near Tanana.

Project Status This summer the Tofty Road section was completed. A corridor has been cleared for new road and the project is currently in winter shutdown.

Purpose and Need This project is needed to connect the community of Tanana to the state maintained road system, thereby lowering the cost of living to the community.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

Cruz December State General June 6, 2014 $10,650,925 Construction, Inc. 2015 Funds

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

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ST. MARY'S TO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE ROAD REHABILITATION

Project Scope Rehabilitate the St. Mary's to Mountain Village Road.

Project Status The first seven miles of road has been reconstructed except for the surfacing. The contractor still hauling embankment materials.

Purpose and Need Due to minimal maintenance over the years, the road between St. Mary's and Mountain Village has deteriorated beyond what periodic maintenance can address. Large sections of the road need full rehabilitation to bring grade above surrounding tundra and repair/replace damaged culverts.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

ASRC Civil January 8, 2014 $10,510,726 October 2015 FHWA Construction, LLC

Election District Sen. Donald Olson-T and Rep. Neal Foster-39

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TOFTY ROAD MP 9.4 - BLOWBACK CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Project Scope Replace Blowback Creek Bridge, on Tofty Road at MP 9.4 and raise the approach grade of the adjoining road.

Project Status Project work completed to date consists of surveying, clearing and fabrication of girders.

Purpose and Need Blowback Creek Bridge is an 18 foot wide by 28.9 foot long bridge with a timber girder superstructure, timber pile substructure and a timber decking wearing surface. Inspection reports have indicated the substructure is in critical condition and in need of replacement. In addition, the roadway embankments are sloughing at either abutment end and in need of repair.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

D&L Construction December 16, December State General $2,251,300 Company 2013 2015 Funds

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 114

TOK CUTOFF MP 104 TOK RIVER BRIDGE #0663

Project Scope Replace Tok River Bridge #0663 on the Tok Cutoff at MP 104.

Project Status The bids were opened on November 13, 2014.

Purpose and Need The project will provide a safe and continuous roadway crossing of the Tok River on the Tok Cutoff. A new bridge is needed to address structural deficiencies of the existing bridge. Overflows threaten to overtop the roadway near the bridge. Piers exhibit substantial cracks and wear. One compromised pier is presently being supported by cables.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

$10,000,000 - Pending Award Pending Pending FHWA $20,000,000

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING 115

TOK CUTOFF MP 50-60 RESURFACING

Project Scope Mill, re-level, and repave the Tok Cutoff from MP 50-60. Improvements include replacing culverts, guardrails, signs and re-establish 6-foot roadway shoulder widths.

Project Status Physical construction will begin in 2015.

Purpose and Need This project is needed to extend the service life of the pavement section and resurface the roadway. The road surface is failing at a high rate. Minor to moderate frost heaving exists with surface degradation. Maintenance crews are incurring extensive costs and resources to maintain this section of road.

Completion Funding Contractor Award Date Award Amount Date Source

Great Northwest, November 19, $5,000,000 - September FHWA Inc. 2014 $10,000,000 2015

Election District Sen. Click Bishop-C and Rep. David Talerico-6

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ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS AAC – Alaska Administration Code The regulations implementing state law, referred to by title, chapter, and section e.g., 17 AAC 15.011.

AC – Advance Construction An innovative financing tool permitted under the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) a rule that, with approval of the FHWA, allows the state to begin a federally funded project prior to the availability of federal funds to reimburse the project.

AHS – Alaska Highway System The AHS is comprised of highways and ferry routes that have statewide significance, but are not on the National Highway System. The AHS includes routes that connect communities and routes that link to recreational sites or areas of resource development.

AIP – Airport Improvement Program A schedule of projects for airports throughout the state, funded with Federal Aviation Administration funds.

ARRF – Airport Rescue Fire Fighting

ARRC – Alaska Railroad Corporation

ATA – Authority to Advertise ADOT&PF approval to advertise a project for bids, requested in a standardized memo format. ATA is granted when all signatures are obtained and any limiting conditions or exceptions are satisfied.

ATP – Authority to Proceed FHWA or ADOT&PF approval to proceed to the next stage of project development.

CE – Categorical Exclusion A type of environmental classification used on federal-aid highway projects when there are no significant environmental impacts, as described in Section 430.4.2.

CFR – Code of Federal Regulations Regulations that implement federal laws, referred to by title, part and section, e.g., 23 CFR 630.114.

Chevron A pattern of horizontal black and white V-shapes on a road sign indicating a sharp bend.

CMAQ – Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality A specific funding program targeted to reducing air pollutants in non- attainment and air quality maintenance areas, specifically Anchorage, Eagle River, Fairbanks and Juneau.

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CTP – Community Transportation Program A program of the department that addresses a wide range of community transportation modes, including rural and urban roads, remote, intelligent transportation systems (see definition below) and transit.

DOT&PF - Department of Transportation and Public Facilities The agency within Alaska state government designated by the legislature to manage, plan, design, construct, operate and maintain transportation facilities, and state buildings.

DSR – Design Study Report This report is a formal report that documents the selection of the preferred design alternative and includes, but is not limited to, the description of the project location, existing facilities and purpose and need for the proposed project. See section 450.5.1 of the Alaska Preconstruction Manual for a full list of the DSR sections.

EA – Environmental Assessment A type of environmental classification used on federal-aid highway projects when the extent of environmental impacts is uncertain. The EA results in either a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or a decision to develop an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).

Easement An easement is the right to use all or part of the property of another person for some specific purpose. Easements can be permanent or temporary (i.e., limited to a stated period of time). Easements are created for a variety of purposes, including public access, utilities, drainage, pipelines, or pole lines. Interstate and primary highway easements were granted to the State of Alaska by the Federal Government through Public Land Orders (PLO). Other easements were acquired through Notices of Utilization filed by Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF), and some were purchased from adjoining land owners for a specific purpose.

EIS – Environmental Impact Statement A type of environmental classification used on highway projects when a significant environmental impact is anticipated. The concluding action on an EIS results in a Record of Decision (ROD) through the federal agency with jurisdiction.

ER – Emergency Relief Special federal funding allocated to projects that repair damage caused by natural disasters and catastrophic failures.

FAA – Federal Aviation Administration The federal agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for funding airport and aviation projects.

FFY – Federal Fiscal Year The period from October 1 through September 30. For example, FFY 2015 is the period from October 1, 2014, through September 30, 2015. 2014 NORTHERN REGION LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING xxxi

FHWA – Federal Highway Administration The federal agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for funding highway, trail and ferry projects.

Final PS&E The final plans, specifications, and estimate assembly, with corrections made from the PS&E review, ready for advertisement.

FMATS - Fairbanks Metropolitan Area Transportation System A joint local-state planning and programming organization, designated as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the North Star Borough, and the cities of Fairbanks and North Pole. The MPO develops a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Fairbanks urbanized area in compliance with the current federal surface transportation law.

FONSI – Finding of No Significant Impact An environmental assessment conclusion, which is signed by the federal agency with jurisdiction.

FTA – Federal Transit Administration The federal agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for funding public transportation or transit projects.

GA – General Aviation All civil aviation operations other than scheduled air services and non-scheduled commercial air transport operations.

HPPP – High Priority Projects Program Provides designated funding for specific projects identified in SAFETEA-LU and other federal acts. These may also be known as demonstration (demo) or earmarked projects.

HSIP – Highway Safety Improvement Program These projects will correct or improve a hazardous road location or feature; or address a highway safety problem.

ILLU – Illustrative List A Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) funding category, which is utilized when appropriate additional funding becomes available.

Interstate Highway System The system of highways that connects the principal metropolitan areas, cities, and industrial centers of the United States. Also connects the U.S. to internationally significant routes in Canada and Mexico. The Interstate System is a defined set of roads designated by Congress.

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MAP-21 – Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act On July 6, 2012, President Obama signed into law P.L. 112-141, the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21). Funding surface transportation programs at more than $105 billion for fiscal years (FY) 2013 and 2014, MAP-21 is the first long-term highway authorization enacted since 2005. MAP-21 represents a milestone for the U.S. economy – it provides needed funds and, more importantly, it transforms the policy and programmatic framework for investments to guide the growth and development of the country’s vital transportation infrastructure. MAP-21 expires September 30, 2014.

M&O – Maintenance and Operations The preservation of each type of highway, roadside structure, and facility as close as possible to its original condition as built, or as subsequently improved.

MPO – Metropolitan Planning Organization Carries out transportation planning for urban areas with a population greater than 50,000 people.

MUTCD – Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices This manual defines the standards used by road managers nationwide to install and maintain traffic control devices on all public streets, highways, bikeways and private roads open to public traffic.

Needs List The common name for Transportation Needs and Priorities in Alaska; a document formerly produced by ADOT&PF that listed all desired transportation projects in the state, including highways, ferries, trails, transit, airports, harbors, and buildings. The Needs List is available online at http://www.dot.state.ak.us/stwdplng/cip/stip/needslist/index.cfm.

NB – Northbound Referring to traffic direction

NHPP- National Highway Performance Program The purposes of the National Highway Performance Program (NHPP) are (1) to provide support for the condition and performance of the National Highway System (NHS); (2) to provide support for the construction of new facilities on the NHS; and (3) to ensure that investments of Federal-aid funds in highway construction are directed to support progress toward the achievement of performance targets established in a state's asset management plan for the NHS.

NHS – National Highway System A network of highways and ferry routes in the United States designated by Congress as the most important to interstate travel, national defense, and interstate commerce. Designations are based on recommendations by the FHWA.

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PEB – Project Evaluation Board The board empowered to evaluate and score projects; it is a team of managers from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. There is a board for surface transportation and another for aviation.

Phases: Refers to project programming phase as it appears in the STIP Phase 2 – Preliminary Engineering Phase 3 – ROW Phase 4 – Construction Phase 7 – Utility Relocation Phase 8 – Planning & Research

PM – Preventive Maintenance Timely preventive maintenance and preservation activities are necessary to ensure proper performance of the transportation infrastructure. Experience has shown that when properly applied, preventive maintenance is a cost-effective way of extending the service life of highway facilities and therefore is eligible for Federal-aid funding. By using lower-cost system preservation methods, States can improve system conditions, minimize road construction impacts on the traveling public, and better manage their resources needed for long-term improvements such as reconstruction or expansion. Preventive maintenance offers State DOTs a way of increasing the return on their infrastructure investment.

PMP – Project Management Plan A plan outlining and establishing scope, activities, support group involvement, schedule, and budget for a project.

PSA – Professional Services Agreement A contract between the professional service provider (consultant) and the Department.

PS&E – Preliminary Specifications & Estimates

RFP – Request for Proposals

ROW – Right of Way A highway right of way is an identified strip of land reserved for transportation improvements. The right of way includes not only the road surface, but can extend well beyond the edge of pavement, sometimes as far as 200 feet and more.

RRFB – Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons

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SAFETEA-LU – The Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users A law describing the surface transportation policy of the United States, a program which allocated funding in various categories to the states. The act became law on August 10, 2005, and was valid until the end of September 2009, but was extended to September 2012 via continuing resolutions of the Congress. SAFETEA-LU was followed by MAP-21.

SB – Southbound Referring to traffic direction

Section 106 Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (NHPA) requires Federal agencies to take into account the effects of their undertakings on historic properties, and afford the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment.

SREB – Snow Removal Equipment Building A building on an airport to house snow removal equipment and support the snow removal operations.

STIP – State Transportation Improvement Program A staged, multi-year, statewide, intermodal program of surface transportation projects which is governed by surface transportation regulations and funded primarily with surface transportation program funds. The STIP is prepared by ADOT&PF and is approved by FTA and FHWA.

STP – Surface Transportation Program

USACE – United States Army Corps of Engineers

USC – United States Code Federal laws and are referred to by title and section, e.g., 23 USC 109.