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RTP Grant Application - Sháchk Kináa Deiyí Trail Extension - Design and Permitting Phase

Department of Transportation and Public Facilities · Notice #225345

What is this notice about?

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The City and Borough of Wrangell is applying for a Recreational Trails Program grant to design and get permits for the second section of the Sháchk Kináa Deiyí Trail, about 0.7 mile long. The trail would connect the Mt. Dewey Trail Extension to Evergreen Avenue, helping walkers get from downtown to Petroglyph Beach State Park and the elementary school on Bennett Street. The public can send comments or opposition to the city by October 30, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The City and Borough of Wrangell is applying for a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant, and public notice of the grant application is posted to allow public comment or opposition.

What action is being taken?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is posting notice of a Recreational Trails Program grant application for the design and permitting phase of the Sháchk Kináa Deiyí Trail Extension in Wrangell. The work would produce a fully detailed engineering design, including drawings, specifications, and environmental permitting, for a non-motorized trail section of about 0.7 mile. The project is shown as Proposed Priority 2, the Purple Trail, on the attached map. Proposed timeline: January 2027 to December 2027.

Who is involved: City and Borough of Wrangell (applicant)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 30, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“October 30, 2026”

Ways to respond

What to include

Public comment or opposition can be submitted to the applicant contact, Amber Al-Haddad, City and Borough of Wrangell. Refer to the project title: Sháchk Kináa Deiyí Trail Extension - Design and Permitting Phase.

Contact

Amber Al-Haddad
City and Borough of Wrangell
aal-haddad@wrangell.com
907-874-3902
PO Box 531, Wrangell, Alaska 99929

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Sep 29, 2026: Public notice posted
  • Sep 30, 2026: Notice posted online
  • Oct 30, 2026: Deadline for public comment

Original notice text
Recreational Trails Program Grant Application – Public Notice Project Title: Sháchk Kináa Deiyí Trail Extension - Design and Permitting Phase Organization Name: City and Borough of Wrangell Date Public Notice Posted: September 29, 2026 Posted Online: September 30, 2026 Brief Description of Proposed Project: The City and Borough of Wrangell (CBW) recently completed a trail extension of the existing Mt Dewey (historical) Trail to Airport Loop Road. This non-motorized trail extension included Phase I of the Sháchk Kináa Deiyí Trail, which is a planned route from Bennett Street to Evergreen Avenue, at a location in front of the access road to Petroglyph Beach State Park. Under our Sháchk Kináa Deiyí Trail Extension project, it is proposed to develop the second section of this trail, approximately 0.7 mile in length, which further connects the Mt. Dewey Trail Extension to Evergreen Avenue, for the purpose of leading pedestrians from downtown, through Mt. Dewey, to the Sháchk Kináa Deiyí Trail, eventually reaching the Petroglyph Beach State Park and/or the Elementary School on Bennett Street. The proposed work of this Design and Permitting Phase will result in a fully detailed engineering design, complete with drawings, specifications, and environmental permitting. The future trail development through this proposed project will provide enhancements to pedestrian connectivity and accessibility, Resident's quality of life, the visitor experience, economic and community development, and the promotion of recreational opportunities within the region. The proposed trail project is identified by Proposed Priority 2, the Purple Trail, on the attached map. Proposed Timeline of the Project: Project Start Date: January 2027 Project End Date: December 2027 Applicant Contact Information: Contact Name: Amber Al-Haddad Phone Number: 907-874-3902 Email Address: aal-haddad@wrangell.com Mailing Address: PO Box 531, Wrangell, Alaska 99929 Public Comment or Opposition can be submitted to the contact noted above. Deadline for Public Comment: October 30, 2026

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