The DOT&PF seeks to improve safety and mobility and to reduce annual pavement maintenance costs through the proposed construction of two roundabouts at the intersection of the Steese Highway and Chena Hot Springs Road (CHSR) and by rehabilitating milepost (MP) 0-6 of CHSR from the Old Steese Highway to Nordale Road in Fairbanks.
After careful consideration of comments received through public involvement, examining the results of telephone surveys, and incorporating feedback into the project design, DOT&PF is moving forward with the construction of the Steese/CHSR roundabouts and a new project that will include roadway surface rehabilitation on CHSR from MP 0-6 (Old Steese to Nordale). Construction is expected to begin in 2020.
The CHSR MP 0-6 road corridor is characterized by frost heaves that are so significant, they are beyond the ability of routine maintenance operations to reasonably address. In addition, data indicates the risk of being in a crash at the intersection of the Steese Highway and CHSR is greater than other similar intersections in the state. This is likely due to high speeds through the intersection and lack of sufficient sight distance.
Project Objectives
For more information, contact:
Carl F. Heim, P.E.
(907) 451-5359
carl.heim@alaska.gov
ADOT&PF
2301 Peger Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709-5316
To correspond by text telephone
(TDD) (907) 451-2363
The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by DOT&PF pursuant to the 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated November 2, 2017 and executed by FHWA and DOT&PF.
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