Description
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on a request by Alaska Electric Light & Power (AEL&P) for a public easement to install and maintain utility poles and guy‑wires along a 1.35‑mile stretch of state‑owned tidelands in Gastineau Channel near Thane Road, Juneau. The easement would be approximately 30 feet wide, covering about five acres, and would support an existing electric transmission line upgraded in 2008. AEL&P plans to replace existing poles, excavate holes using a high‑floatation track hoe, and perform occasional maintenance with foot traffic or light utility vehicles. The public comment period ends 11 / 23 / 2026; questions must be directed to the adjudicator. The project’s use period is slated from 10 / 23 / 2026 through 10 / 22 / 2051.
• Public easement request for electric utility infrastructure
• Approximately 1.35 mi length, 30 ft width, ~5 acres of tideland
• Existing transmission line upgrade; pole replacement and maintenance
• Limited foot‑traffic and occasional utility‑vehicle access only
• Comment deadline 11 / 23 / 2026; contact Christi Scott for questions
• Project duration 25 years (2026‑2051)