Description
The Alaska DMLW is reviewing a land‑use permit application submitted by KWH Constructors, Inc., a subcontractor to Granite Construction, to use approximately one acre of state‑owned material site at McKinley Village Pit (milepost 230 of the Parks Highway) as a temporary staging and storage yard for roughly 600,000 lb of structural steel supporting the Polychrome Pass Bridge project in Denali National Park. The proposed activity runs from September 2026 through December 31 2028 and involves 25‑30 truckloads of steel, limited handling equipment (forklifts, possible small crane), and no permanent structures. Public access will be restricted to the storage area; the site will be inspected 1‑2 times per quarter. The agency is seeking public comments by September 1 2026.
• Applicant: KWH Constructors, Inc. (Washington corporation)
• Location: Designated material site (ADL 419494/DOT MS 52‑2‑051‑2), 1 acre of a 13.2‑acre pit at milepost 230, Parks Highway, Cantwell, AK
• Use: Temporary staging/storage of structural steel for Polychrome Pass Bridge project
• Term: Sep 2026 – Dec 31 2028 (≈ 28 months)
• Equipment: Semi‑trucks, trailers, 1‑2 forklifts, optional small crane; portable sanitation units only
• Public Impact: Restricted access to storage yard; no new roads or utilities; minimal surface disturbance
• Required Actions: Submit comments by 9/1/2026; complete permit application with fees, insurance, performance guaranty, and required supplemental questionnaires.