Construction on this project has begun and is expected to last through October.
For traffic impacts and project updates, please visit alaskanavigator.org.
Purpose of Reconstruction
As part of the continuing downtown revitalization effort, the City of Fairbanks and the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) are working with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to improve traffic and pedestrian circulation and the general appearance of downtown streets. The Fairbanks Noble Street Upgrade project is part of this effort.
The Fairbanks Noble Street Upgrade will improve traffic flow and aesthetics from Gaffney Road to 1st Avenue on Noble Street while retaining three lanes throughout (one driving lane in each direction plus a center left turn lane). Construction of the project would also improve accessibility and vehicle/pedestrian safety on Noble Street. DOT&PF is proposing to:
In June 2005, newsletters were distributed regarding improvements to both Noble and Lacey Streets from 1st Avenue to 12th Avenue. Due to funding constraints, Lacey Street has been dropped from this project. However, the work on Noble Street has been extended further south, to Gaffney Road.
Right-of-Way and Access
Partial Right-of-Way (ROW) acquisition and permanent easements will be required along the corridor for sidewalk improvements, signs, utility relocations, relocated power, light and street poles. New sidewalks are required where none currently exist and improvements are needed to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for slope and width.
For more information, contact:
Jacob Helton
Project Engineer, DOT&PF
(907) 451-2797
jacob.helton@alaska.gov
or
Dave Arvey
Construction Manager, DOT&PF
(907) 451-2621
david.arvey@alaska.gov
2301 Peger Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709-5316
To correspond by text telephone
(TDD) (907) 451-2363