Notice of Intent to Begin Engineering and Environmental Studies and Request for Public Comment - Richardson Highway MP 12-17 Resurfacing

The Alaska DOT&PF is announcing its intent to begin engineering and environmental studies for the resurfacing of the Richardson Highway between mileposts 12 and 17. The project will involve vegetation clearing, ditching, signage and guardrail replacement, striping, and bridge maintenance. Material sites such as Sheep Creek Pit and Lowe River Quarry will be available for contractor use. The agency is seeking public comments on potential impacts to historic, archaeological, wetland, and floodplain resources, with a comment deadline of October 25, 2026. Construction is slated for 2027, and the effort supports roadway performance and safety. • Scope: engineering design, environmental review, and later construction of a 5‑mile highway resurfacing. • Key activities: clearing/grubbing, ditching, signage/guardrail replacement, striping, bridge maintenance. • Public input required on cultural, archaeological, wetland, and floodplain concerns. • Materials: local aggregate pits and quarries identified for use. • Timeline: comment period ends 10/25/2026; construction planned for 2027.