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Notice for Public Open House-Sheep Creek Road & West Tanana Drive Roundabout (CMAQ)

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is holding a public open house about a plan to build a roundabout at the intersection of Sheep Creek Road and West Tanana Drive in Fairbanks. The open house is on November 17, 2026, at the West Valley High School Library. You can learn about the project, ask questions, and send comments until 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 carries out the federal environmental review for this project under 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated April 13, 2023, with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

What action is being taken?

DOT&PF proposes to build a roundabout at Sheep Creek Road and West Tanana Drive in Fairbanks. The project is funded by the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program. Plans include: replacing lighting around the intersection; updating roadside equipment such as signs, signals and lighting; improving drainage; improving parking near the intersection; and extending a walking path across the intersection and along the north side of Sheep Creek Road to Gold Hill Road. This path would connect existing recreation trails with a future trail network planned for the Gold Hill Road area. DOT&PF expects the contractor to supply the material sites. The notice says the project complies with Executive Orders on wetlands (EO 11990), cultural resources (EO 11593), floodplains (EO 11988) and invasive species (EO 13112, as amended by EO 13751). Project No. NFHWY00902 / 0002(549).

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF); Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); Fairbanks residents and users of the Sheep Creek Road and West Tanana Drive intersection

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, West Valley High School Library, 3800 Geist Road Fairbanks, AK, Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
  • Email ethan.graetz@alaska.gov
  • Mail Ethan Graetz, P.E., Engineering Manager, Department of Transportation & 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, and 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 the accommodation is needed. To communicate by text telephone, dial TTY 711 or 1-800-770-8973. Project website: https://dot.alaska.gov/nreg/sheepcreek-tanana/

Contact

Ethan Graetz, P.E., Engineering Manager
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
ethan.graetz@alaska.gov
(907) 451-2281
2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks AK 99709-5316

Will there be public meetings?

  • Open house: Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
    West Valley High School Library, 3800 Geist Road Fairbanks, AK
    Attend in person. Project website: https://dot.alaska.gov/nreg/sheepcreek-tanana/

Key dates

  • Nov 17, 2026: Public open house, 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m., West Valley High School Library, Fairbanks
  • Nov 30, 2026: Deadline to submit comments

Original notice text

Notice for Public Open House Sheep Creek Road & West Tanana Drive Roundabout (CMAQ) Project No. NFHWY00902 / 0002(549) Tuesday, November 17, 2026 6:00 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. West Valley High School Library, 3800 Geist Road Fairbanks, AK Project Website: https://dot.alaska.gov/nreg/sheepcreek-tanana/ The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) invites you to join us for an OPEN HOUSE to learn about our proposed project funded by the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality program (CMAQ) to construct a roundabout at the intersection of Sheep Creek Road and West Tanana Drive in Fairbanks, Alaska. Proposed project elements include: • Replace illumination around the intersection • Update roadside hardware to include signing, signalization and illumination. • Improve drainage in and around the intersection • Improve parking facilities near the intersection Connect existing recreation trails systems with future trail network planned for the Gold Hill Rd area by extending walking path across intersection and along the north side of Sheep Creek Rd to Gold Hill Rd Material sites for this project are anticipated to be contractor-furnished. The project is currently working through preliminary design in support of the environmental document, and we would appreciate your input. Project staff will be in attendance and available to answer your questions. Comment sheets will be provided at the meeting, or comments can be made through by contacting: Ethan Graetz, P.E., Engineering Manager Department of Transportation & Public Facilities 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks AK 99709-5316 Telephone: (907) 451-2281 Text Telephone (TDD): 771 or 1-800-770-8973 Email: ethan.graetz@alaska.gov Please submit comments by November 30, 2026. The project complies with the following Executive Orders (EO): EO 11990, Notice of Wetland Involvement EO 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment EO 11988, Floodplain Management EO 13112, Invasive Species, as amended by EO 13751 All public comments received will be recorded, transcribed, become part of the public record, and may be subject to Freedom of Information Act Request. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by the applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the 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 DOT&PF that no one shall be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, regardless of the funding source, including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and State of Alaska funds. Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy: dot.alaska.gov/tvi_statement.shtml. To file a complaint, visit dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/titlevi.shtml. If you require reasonable accommodation and/or special modifications to participate in this public open house, please contact the project manager listed above. You should 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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