What is this notice about?
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The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is holding a public open house on November 18, 2026, in North Pole about a plan to build a roundabout where Nordale Road meets Peede Road. People can learn about the project, ask staff questions, and share comments. Comments are due by November 30, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
The project is in preliminary design to support its environmental document, and DOT&PF is asking for public input. DOT&PF is carrying out the federal environmental review for the project under 23 U.S.C. 327 and an April 13, 2023 agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
What action is being taken?
DOT&PF proposes to build a single-lane roundabout at the Nordale Road and Peede Road intersection in North Pole. The work would include Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, better drainage, new signs and updated roadside hardware, utility improvements, clearing vegetation as needed, and buying more right-of-way if necessary. Material sites are expected to be provided by the contractor. Project numbers: NFHWY00948/0653009.
Who is involved: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF); Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); residents and road users near the Nordale Road/Peede Road intersection in North Pole
How can the public respond?
Respond by Mon, Nov 30, 2026 22 days from today.
“Please submit comments by November 30, 2026”
Ways to respond
- In person Comment sheets provided at the open house, North Star Volunteer Fire Department Station, 2358 Bradway Rd, North Pole, AK 99705, on November 18, 2026, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
- Email ethan.graetz@alaska.gov
- Mail Ethan Graetz, P.E., Engineering Manager, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks AK 99709-5316
- Phone (907) 451-2281; Text Telephone (TDD): 771 or 1-800-770-8973
What to include
All public comments will be recorded, transcribed, become part of the public record, and may be subject to a Freedom of Information Act request. If you need a reasonable accommodation or special changes to take part in the open house, contact the project manager at least 10 days before you need it. To communicate by text telephone, dial TTY 711 or 1-800-770-8973.
Contact
Ethan Graetz, P.E., Engineering Manager
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
ethan.graetz@alaska.gov
(907) 451-2281
2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks AK 99709-5316
Will there be public meetings?
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Open house: Wed, Nov 18, 2026, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
North Star Volunteer Fire Department Station, 2358 Bradway Rd, North Pole, AK 99705
Attend in person. Project staff will be available to answer questions, and comment sheets will be provided.
Key dates
- Nov 18, 2026: Public open house, 5:30pm – 7:00pm, North Star Volunteer Fire Department Station, North Pole
- Nov 30, 2026: Deadline to submit comments
Original notice text
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