DOT&PF Notice of Geotechnical Investigation: Haines Highway Restoration MP 2.3 to 3.7

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) will drill into the Haines Highway at mile posts (MP) 2.3 and 3.7 to study the soil under the road. This testing supports a project to fix pavement damage caused by frost heave, poor drainage and soil conditions. Work is expected to start in October 2026, last about four days during daylight hours, and cause single-lane closures with flaggers.

Why was this notice issued?

DOT&PF is planning a project to address ongoing pavement problems caused by frost heave, poor drainage and underlying soil conditions on two areas of the Haines Highway, and a geotechnical (soil and ground) investigation is needed to support it. The notice also states that federal environmental review for the project is being, or has been, carried out by DOT&PF under 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated April 13, 2023, between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and DOT&PF.

What action is being taken?

DOT&PF will conduct a geotechnical investigation by drilling through the road surface at certain points at Haines Highway MP 2.3 and 3.7. Work is projected to begin in October 2026, take an estimated four days, and happen between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Drivers can expect single-lane closures with flaggers in the drilling areas.

Who is involved: Drivers and travelers on the Haines Highway near MP 2.3 and 3.7; Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

How can the public respond?

This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.

Contact

Connor Brown
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Environmental Impact Analyst
connor.brown@alaska.gov

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Apr 13, 2023: Date of the Memorandum of Understanding between FHWA and DOT&PF for federal environmental review responsibilities.
Oct 5, 2026: Notice published.
Oct 31, 2026: Notice archive date.

Original notice text

Project # SFHWY00724 The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is proposing to address ongoing pavement issues caused by frost heave, poor drainage and underlying soil conditions in two areas of the Haines Highway. To support this project, DOT&PF will conduct a geotechnical investigation underneath the surface of the roadway at MP 2.3 and 3.7. The work will be carried out by drilling through the surface of the road at certain points and would result in temporary impacts on traffic in the drilling areas. Drivers can expect single lane closures with flaggers. Work is projected to begin October 2026 and will take an estimated four days and conducted during daylight hours (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.). 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. Project Team Contact Information: Connor Brown, DOT&PF Environmental Impact Analyst connor.brown@alaska.gov

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.