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Save the Date: Kodiak PEL Public Open House November 18, 2026

Department of Transportation and Public Facilities · Notice #225674

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) and the Kodiak Island Borough are studying options to replace bridges and look into flooding around Sargent Creek and the Russian River near Kodiak. A second public open house will be held November 18, 2026, at the Womens Bay Fire Station, where people can meet the project team and give feedback. Comments on the project updates are requested by January 1, 2027.

Why was this notice issued?

DOT&PF is holding a second public open house for its planning and environmental linkages (PEL) study to share project updates and gather public feedback. The planning work may later be used in a federal environmental review under 23 U.S.C. 168.

What action is being taken?

DOT&PF, working with the Kodiak Island Borough, is presenting a revised Purpose and Need, draft alternatives, and preliminary screening results for replacing bridge structures and investigating flooding around Sargent Creek and the Russian River, and is asking for public comments.

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; Kodiak Island Borough; Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Jan 1, 2027 54 days from today.

“Comments on the project updates are requested by January 1, 2027.”

Ways to respond

  • Email inquiries@kodiakpel.com
  • In person Public Open House, Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Womens Bay Fire Station, 538 Sargent Creek Road, Kodiak, AK 99615

What to include

Feedback is requested on the Revised Purpose and Need, Draft alternatives, and Preliminary screening results. More project information is available at Kodiakpel.com. For reasonable accommodation to take part in the meeting, contact communications coordinator Paige Barker at 907-644-2094 at least 10 days before the accommodation is needed. Text telephone users can dial TTY 711 or 1-800-770-8973.

Contact

Paige Barker, communications coordinator
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
inquiries@kodiakpel.com
907-644-2094

Will there be public meetings?

  • Public open house: Wed, Nov 18, 2026, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
    Womens Bay Fire Station, 538 Sargent Creek Road, Kodiak, AK 99615
    Attend in person. Snacks will be provided.

Key dates

  • Nov 18, 2026: Second public open house, 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Womens Bay Fire Station, Kodiak
  • Jan 1, 2027: Comments on the project updates requested by this date

Original notice text
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, in collaboration with the Kodiak Island Borough, launched a planning and environmental linkages (PEL) study to identify options for replacing the bridge structures and investigating flooding around Sargent Creek and the Russian River. The project is back with an update! Join us at the second public open house to meet the project team, learn more about the project and give feedback on the: • Revised Purpose and Need • Draft alternatives • Preliminary screening results Comments on the project updates are requested by January 1, 2027. Public Open House Wednesday, November 18, 2026 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Womens Bay Fire Station 538 Sargent Creek Road Kodiak, AK 99615 Snacks will be provided Learn more at: Kodiakpel.com Email us: inquiries@kodiakpel.com This planning document may be adopted in a subsequent environmental review process in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 168 Integration of Planning and Environmental Review. 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. It is the policy of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) that no one shall be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Persons who believe they may have experienced discrimination in the delivery of these federally assisted programs or activities may file a complaint with: Alaska DOT&PF Civil Rights Office, 2200 East 42nd Avenue, Room 310, Anchorage, AK 99508; Phone: 907-269-0851, Alaska Relay 7-1-1, or 1 (800) 676-3777; Fax: 907-269-0847. If you require reasonable accommodation and/or special modifications to participate in this meeting, please contact the communications coordinator, Paige Barker, at 907-644-2094. Please make your request at least 10 days before the accommodation is needed in order to make any necessary arrangements. To communicate by text telephone, dial TTY 711 or 1-800-770-8973

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