We are working to replace the existing intersection at mile 351 on the Richardson Highway (near North Pole) with an overpass to reduce turning-related crashes. This project is being developed under the Highway Safety Improvement Program in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration.
We held two open houses for this project, one in September 2017 and one in July 2022. We appreciate everyone who participated and submitted comments. If you would like more information after reviewing this website, please contact us. You can find our contact information on the sidebar (or below if you’re on a mobile device).
This intersection has a crash rate 2.5 time higher than the statewide average for intersections of this type. Construction of an overpass at this location will reduce turning conflicts and reduce crashes.
You can review the location and type of overpass we selected in the Final Interchange Access Justification Report, available on the sidebar (or below if you’re on a mobile device).
For more information contact:
Dave Fischer, P.E.
Engineering Manager
Northern Region ADOT&PF
2301 Peger Rd
Fairbanks, AK 99709-5316
(907) 451-5357
david.fischer@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.