Chilkat Connector Feasibility Study
Project # SSHWY00688 / Agreement # 2523027
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Project History
The Juneau Access Project has been studied extensively, with past Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) evaluating multiple alternatives. The West Side corridor has been identified as a potential route requiring further due diligence due to its potential for improving economic vitality in the region by constructing a more cost-effective road connection and more efficiently linking Southeast Alaska with the contiguous National Highway System. Currently, Juneau remains the only state capital in the United States that is inaccessible by road, relying exclusively on air and marine transportation. This isolation increases the cost of goods and services, limits economic opportunities, and restricts travel options for residents and businesses.
The Juneau Access Project is an entirely separate effort that provided insight into the Chilkat Connector Feasibility Study.
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