North Pole Interchange Pedestrian Facilities
Project No. TEA-0002(194)/76719

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is proposing to construct a new pedestrian facility along St. Nicholas Drive, approximately 1.4 miles in length, between the Dawson Interchange and Santa Claus Lane in North Pole, Alaska. The proposed plan is for a five foot wide sidewalk and a four foot wide shoulder to be constructed along the south side of St. Nicholas Drive. The existing sidewalk between Fifth Avenue and Eighth Avenue would be reconstructed in place. The culverts under the west end of St. Nicholas Drive at Beaver Springs Slough would be replaced as part of this project.

The purpose of this project is to connect existing pedestrian facilities and provide the necessary accessibility for bicycle and pedestrian traffic. The addition of the pedestrian facilities will accommodate safe recreation activities and also provide another means of safe transport for businesses and local neighborhoods.

The DOT&PF will seek public comment in order to meet our tentative construction date of spring 2015.

If you have any questions or comments about the project, please contact: Al Beck, PE Engineering Manager, DOT&PF 2301 Peger Rd Fairbanks, Ak 99709-5316 (907) 451-5359 albert.beck@alaska.gov To correspond by text telephone (TDD) (907) 451-2363