Chena Ridge Road and Chena Pump Road Resurfacing
Project No. NFHWY00570/0645015
Project Areas (in yellow).
We are working to make Chena Ridge Road and Chena Pump Road better and safer!
The purpose of this project is to improve Chena Ridge Road, Chena Pump Road, A portion of Geist Road and the on/off ramps to the Mitchell Expressway with new pavement and guardrails.
The road surface has a substantial amount of cracking and the guardrails are damaged and outdated. There are also a few places where the pavement has given all it can and needs to be replaced.
Distressed pavement on Chena Pump Road.
Damaged guardrails.
Work on this project includes:
- Repaving
- Replacing the guardrails
- Repairs to the bridge over Cripple Creek
The project was split into three projects for constructability:
- Chena Ridge Road from Kethshire Drive to Friar’s Way was completed in the summer of 2024.
- Chena Pump Road from Chena Small Tracts to Hidden Drive will be constructed in the summer of 2026 starting June 16; more information can be found here: HSIP: Chena Small Tracts Roundabout, Transportation & Public Facilities (alaska.gov). Cripple Creek Bridge repairs will be a part of this construction project.
- The remaining areas including entire loop from Friar’s Way on Chena Ridge Road to Hidden Drive on Chena Pump Road, Geist Road, and the on/off ramps to the Mitchell Expressway will be completed in the summer of 2026 in phases as shown on the phase map below:
Phase 1: Geist, On/Off Ramps, and Chena Pump up to Amherst Drive
Paving complete by Mid-July, 2026
Phase 2: Chena Pump Road from Amherst Drive to Chena Small Tracts
Paving complete by Mid-June, 2026
Phase 3: Chena Pump Road from Hidden Drive to Chena Pump Wayside
Paving complete by Mid-June, 2026
Phase 4: Chena Pump Road and Chena Ridge Road from Wayside to Friar’s Way
Paving complete by Mid-August, 2026 (before school starts!)
Project Information
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Contact Information
If you have questions or comments about the project, please contact:
John J. Netardus, P.E.
Project Manager, DOT&PF
2301 Peger Road
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 451-5448
john.netardus@alaska.gov
For individuals requiring TTY communications, please contact Alaska Relay at 7-1-1 or 1-800-770-8973.
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 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated April 13, 2023, and executed by FHWA and DOT&PF.
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