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In 2004, the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) finalized the Auke Bay Corridor Study (ABCor). The purpose of that project was to identify existing, and potential, transportation problems along and across the Glacier Highway between the Fritz Cove Road intersection and the Ferry Terminal. The study considered several alternatives that accommodated existing and future travel demands in a safe and efficient manner. The alternatives were developed with much public input and oversight.

The final recommended improvements balanced the competing demands of local trips within the Auke Bay area with through trips to or from downtown Juneau. The improvements were broken down into two categories: near-term and long-term improvements. Funding is now available to begin the near-term improvements and DOT&PF has hired a consultant team led by USKH Inc. (USKH) to complete the design.

The objective is to improve pedestrian and vehicle safety.

The project limits on the Glacier Highway are from Seaview Avenue to Fritz Cove Road. BackLoop Road is also included from the intersection with Glacier Highway to the North UAS Access. Proposed improvements include:

• Roundabout at the intersection of Glacier Highway and Back Loop Road
• Intersection improvements at Glacier Highway, Fritz Cove Road, and UAS south entrance
• Sidewalks along both sides of the Glacier Highway from Fritz Cove Road to Seaview Avenue.
• Sidewalks on both sides of Back Loop Road from Glacier Highway to the North UAS Access intersection
• Roadway realignment at Auke Bay Lab curve and addition of a left turn lane at the Lab entrance
• Access changes at DeHart’s
• Reconstruction of roadway to provide for two-12 ft driving lanes and 8 ft shoulders

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