Alyeska Highway/Seward Highway Intersection Improvements (Public Involvement)

Client
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Location
Girdwood, Alaska
Construction Value
$35 million (estimated)
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R&M planned and conducted public involvement efforts for this project using the Municipality of Anchorage Context Sensitive Solutions Policy as a guideline, as well as the requirements of NEPA for environmental document development. We conducted outreach virtually and in person to engage, inform and educate potentially affected stakeholders, agencies and elected officials. To date, we have used the following tools to engage stakeholders, agencies, the public and potentially affected interests: website, GBOS Meetings, stakeholder meetings, public workshops, site visits with residents and businesses, Transportation Fair, Planning and Zoning Commission, AMATS Freight Advisory Committee and local agencies.

The intersection improvements will separate through traffic on the Seward Highway from local traffic entering Girdwood. A new roundabout will provide a gateway into Girdwood, improving safety and access, adding non-motorized facilities and providing Old Girdwood with legal access.

Plan view of the Alyeska Highway/Seward Highway Recommended Alternative Concept. This graphic was used to communicate at community workshops and a GBOS work session.
Concept rendering used to communicate view changes and access to the Seward Highway from the Girdwood Station Mall.

Services for this Project

Client
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
Location
Girdwood, Alaska
Constuction Value
$35 million (estimated)
Public Website
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