Request for Public Comment and Open House - Parks Highway MP 303-306 Rehabilitation

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) plans to fix up the Parks Highway from milepost 303 to 306 near Nenana. The work includes intersection and access improvements, a new sidewalk that meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards, a flashing crosswalk beacon, drainage, sign and guardrail upgrades, and clearing vegetation. The public can attend an open house in Nenana on November 17, 2026, or send comments by December 4, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

DOT&PF is in the early design, engineering and environmental study stage of the project and is asking for public input. The environmental review is being done by DOT&PF under federal law (23 U.S.C. 327) and an agreement with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) dated April 13, 2023.

What action is being taken?

DOT&PF is proposing to rehabilitate the Parks Highway from milepost (MP) 303-306 near Nenana. Work includes intersection and access improvements, an ADA-compliant sidewalk, a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and crosswalk striping, upgrades to affected side streets due to access changes for utilities, drainage improvements, new signs and guardrails, and vegetation clearing. Materials will be provided by the contractor. Construction is currently planned for summer 2028.

Who is involved: Nenana-area residents and Parks Highway users; Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Dec 4, 2026 26 days from today.

“December 4, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail David Fischer, P.E., Engineering Manager, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5316
Email david.fischer@alaska.gov
Phone (907) 451-5357; TTY: 771 or 1-800-770-8973
In person Public open house at Nenana Public Library, 106 E 2nd St, Nenana, AK, Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5pm to 7pm

What to include

Refer to the Parks Highway MP 303-306 Rehabilitation, Project Number NFHWY00921. Comments by mail or email are for people who cannot attend the open house in person.

Contact

David Fischer, P.E., Engineering Manager
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
david.fischer@alaska.gov
(907) 451-5357; TTY: 771 or 1-800-770-8973
2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5316

Will there be public meetings?

Open house: Tue, Nov 17, 2026, 5pm to 7pm
Nenana Public Library, 106 E 2nd St, Nenana, AK

Key dates

Nov 17, 2026: Public open house at Nenana Public Library, 5pm to 7pm
Dec 4, 2026: Deadline to submit comments

Original notice text

State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Notice for Public Open House Parks Highway MP 303-306 Rehabilitation Project Number NFHWY00921 The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) is proposing to rehabilitate the Parks Highway from milepost (MP) 303-306 near Nenana, Alaska. Additional work includes intersection and access improvements, construction of an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant sidewalk, and the installation of a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) and crosswalk striping. Other project activities include upgrades to impacted side streets as necessary due to access modifications for utilities, drainage improvements, replacement of signs and guardrails, and vegetation clearing. Materials will be contractor furnished. Please join us for a public open house at the location below: Nenana Public Library 106 E 2nd St, Nenana, AK Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 5pm to 7pm We are currently working on conceptual designs, engineering, and environmental studies. Construction is currently planned for summer 2028. If you are unable to attend in person, comments may be submitted by December 4, 2026, to: David Fischer, P.E., Engineering Manager Department of Transportation & Public Facilities 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5316 Telephone: (907) 451-5357 TTY: 771 or 1-800-770-8973 Email: david.fischer@alaska.gov The proposed project complies with the following Executive Orders (EO): • EO 11593, Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment • EO 11988, Floodplain Management • EO 13112, as amended by EO 13751, Invasive Species 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 Alaska DOT&PF pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated April 13, 2023, and executed by the 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, regardless of the Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and State of Alaska funds. Title VI Nondiscrimination Policy: https://dot.alaska.gov/tvi_statement.shtml. To file a complaint: dot.alaska.gov/cvlrts/titlevi.shtml

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