Description
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is reviewing a land use permit application submitted by KWH Constructors, Inc. to temporarily use approximately 13,000 sq ft of state‑owned material site at Antler Creek Pit (milepost 245, Parks Highway) as a staging and storage yard for roughly 600,000 lb of structural steel needed for the Polychrome Pass Bridge project. The permit term is September 2026 through December 31 2028. Activities include delivery of steel via 25‑30 truckloads, limited handling equipment (forklifts, possible small crane), and periodic site inspections. No permanent structures or utilities will be installed; the area will be closed to the public during operations. The public may submit comments by September 1 2026.
• Permit applicant: KWH Constructors, Inc. (Issaquah, WA)
• Requested land use: temporary storage/staging of construction steel
• Site: existing disturbed gravel pit (Antler Creek Pit) near Parks Highway, Cantwell, AK
• Duration: 28 months (Sept 2026 – Dec 2028)
• Equipment: semi‑trucks, trailers, 1‑2 forklifts, optional small crane
• Public comment deadline: 9/1/2026; contact Natalie Bremers (907‑451‑2735, [email protected])
• No permanent structures, utilities, or hazardous material storage planned
• Access limited to authorized personnel; site to be restored after use.