Notice of Intent and Request for Public Comment: Northern Region FFY27 National Highway System (NHS) Interstate Highway Preventative Maintenance and Repair NFHWY01254

Notice of Intent and Request for Public Comment Northern Region FFY27 National Highway System (NHS) Interstate Highway Preventative Maintenance and Repair State Project Number: NFHWY01254 The State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is requesting public comment and information on a proposal to maintain roadway surfaces by performing preventative maintenance on select locations of the National Highway Systems (NHS) Interstate Highway System in the Northern Region. The proposed work will include: • Maintenance and rehabilitation of paved roadways • Application of pavement stripes, and markings • Stabilization and repair of shoulders and ditches • Cleaning of culverts, inlets and storm drains • Repair and replacement of signage • Repair and/or refurbishment of lighting systems The above listed proposed work is anticipated to begin in 2027. The project is being developed in accordance with the following special purpose regulations including Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act; Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; and the following Executive Orders (EO): EO 11988 (Floodplain Management); EO 11990 (Wetlands Protection); EO 11593 (Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment); and, EO 13112 (Invasive Species). To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide written comments to the following address by November 16, 2026. Melissa Riordan, Environmental Impact Analyst Department of Transportation & Public Facilities 2301 Peger Road Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-5316 Telephone: 907-451-2243 Text Telephone (TDD): 771 or 1-800-770-8973 Email: melissa.riordan@alaska.gov. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by 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 the Federal Highway Administration and DOT&PF. It is the policy of the Alaska 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. Full Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy: https://dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/titlevi.shtml. To correspond by text telephone (TTY), call 711 or 1-800-770-8973.