What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) plans preventative maintenance and repair work on certain highways and community roads in the Northern Region, expected to begin in 2027. The work includes road surface repair, pavement markings, shoulder and ditch repair, culvert and storm drain cleaning, and sign and lighting repairs. The public can send written comments by November 9, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
DOT&PF is asking for public input as part of the environmental review for a federally funded highway project. The project must follow Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and Executive Orders on floodplains (EO 11988), wetlands (EO 11990), cultural resources (EO 11593) and invasive species (EO 13112). DOT&PF carries out the federal environmental review under 23 U.S.C. 327 and an April 13, 2023 Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Highway Administration.
What action is being taken?
DOT&PF proposes preventative maintenance and repair on selected Northern Region routes on the National Highway System (NHS), not including Interstates, and Community Transportation Program (CTP) routes, for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 (State Project Number NFHWY01255). Proposed work: maintaining and rehabilitating paved and gravel roads; applying pavement stripes and markings; stabilizing and repairing shoulders and ditches; cleaning culverts, inlets and storm drains; repairing and replacing signs; and repairing or refurbishing lighting systems. Work is expected to begin in 2027.
Who is involved: Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF); Federal Highway Administration
How can the public respond?
Respond by Mon, Nov 9, 2026 Due tomorrow.
“November 9, 2026”
Ways to respond
- Mail Melissa Riordan, Environmental Impact Analyst, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-5316
- Email melissa.riordan@alaska.gov
What to include
Comments must be in writing. Refer to the Northern Region FFY27 NHS Non-Interstate & CTP Highway Preventative Maintenance and Repair project, State Project Number NFHWY01255. Text Telephone (TDD): 771 or 1-800-770-8973; the notice also lists TTY as 711 or 1-800-770-8973.
Contact
Melissa Riordan, Environmental Impact Analyst
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Northern Region
melissa.riordan@alaska.gov
(907) 451-2243
2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-5316
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Oct 22, 2026: Notice published
- Nov 9, 2026: Deadline for written public comments
Original notice text
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.