RTP Grant Application - Yellow Hill Lake Trail

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is accepting applications for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) to fund the design and construction of a new boardwalk and pedestrian path that will encircle Yellow Hill Lake in Metlakatla, Alaska. The Metlakatla Indian Community seeks grant funding to improve safety for both pedestrians and drivers by creating a dedicated trail along the lake’s perimeter and adjacent Airport Road. The project is slated to begin in 2027 and be completed by 2028, with an undetermined budget that will be allocated through the RTP grant process. Interested parties must submit comments or inquiries by October 30, 2026. • Location: Yellow Hill Lake, Metlakatla, Alaska • Scope: Design and construct a boardwalk around the lake and a parallel walking path along Airport Road • Timeline: Start 2027, finish 2028 (≈2 years) • Funding source: Alaska RTP grant (amount not specified) • Application contact: Metlakatla Indian Community (phone (907) 886‑1560, email [email protected]) • Public comment deadline: October 30, 2026