DOT&PF Notice of Geotechnical Investigation: HSIP Juneau Glacier Highway Lighting Improvements

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) will drill test holes along Glacier Highway in Juneau, between Mileposts 10.22 and 11.51, to study the ground before adding more highway lighting. Drilling will happen during daylight hours from November 9 to 20. Drivers may see crews working at the edge of the paved shoulder on the outbound lane.

Why was this notice issued?

DOT&PF is giving public notice of a geotechnical (soil and ground) investigation needed to plan future lighting improvements under the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The notice also states that federal environmental review for the project is being, or has been, carried out by DOT&PF under 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated April 13, 2023, between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and DOT&PF.

What action is being taken?

DOT&PF will drill borings down to 20 feet below ground at the edge of the paved shoulder on the outbound lane of Glacier Highway between Mileposts 10.22 and 11.51. Crews will take Standard Penetration Tests every 5 feet down to 20 feet in each hole. Work will take place during daylight hours from November 9-20.

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF); Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); drivers and residents along Glacier Highway in Juneau

How can the public respond?

This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.

Contact

Connor Brown
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Environmental Impact Analyst
connor.brown@alaska.gov

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Nov 9, 2026: Drilling operations begin (daylight hours)
Nov 20, 2026: Drilling operations end

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is conducting a geotechnical investigation between Mileposts 10.22 and 11.51 on Glacier Highway in Juneau, Alaska for the future installation of additional lighting. The work will include: • Drilling borings down to 20 feet below ground surface at the edge of paved shoulder on outbound lane of Glacier Highway • Standard Penetration Tests will be taken at depth increments of 5 feet down to 20 feet in each hole Drilling operations will occur during daylight hours from November 9-20. 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. Project Team Contact Information: Connor Brown, DOT&PF Environmental Impact Analyst connor.brown@alaska.gov

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