Description
The State of Alaska’s Division of Mining, Land and Water has posted an extended public notice for Application ADL 422894, submitted by Matthew Hall, requesting development of existing public access and section‑line easements near milepost 24 on Chena Hot Springs Road, east of Fairbanks. The applicant seeks to construct a gravel road (approximately 2,220 ft long, up to 16 ft wide) and related improvements, using about 1,350 cubic yards of gravel supplied by the applicant, with an additional 1,000 cubic yards for a second segment. Timber removed will remain the property owner’s. The requested term of the easement is five years. Public comments are accepted until October 30, 2026. No public funding is indicated; the applicant will fund construction. The agency may restrict public access temporarily if safety concerns arise.
• Location: ~1 mile south of milepost 24, Chena Hot Springs Rd, Fairbanks, AK
• Applicant: Matthew Hall (private landowner)
• Scope: Gravel driveway construction within two existing easements (public access & section‑line) – total ~2,220 ft, up to 16 ft wide
• Materials: ~2,350 cubic yards of gravel (applicant‑provided)
• Term: 5 years
• Comment deadline: October 30, 2026 (public input required)
• No fees or award amounts disclosed; applicant bears all construction costs.