Alaska Online Public Notices #223336

Alaska DNR Solicitation: Kuparuk River Unit Road Upgrades for Willow Module Transport

This opportunity involves upgrades to the Kuparuk River Unit (KRU) roads in Alaska to support the Willow development project: - Government Buyer: Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas (DOG Permitting) - OEM/Vendor Highlighted: ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. (CPAI) - Products Requested: - Clean gravel fill: - Up to 94,900 cubic yards for KRU road segments (Station 49 to Drill Site 2P) - 13,500 cubic yards for Meltwater Easement road upgrades - Culverts: - 15 units to be replaced or extended in KRU - 11 units to be replaced or extended in Meltwater Easement - Purpose: Facilitate safe transport of Willow Central Facility modules - Notable Requirements: - All gravel sourced from permitted mine sites (no mine expansions required) - Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations - Specific permits required from agencies such as the US Army Corps of Engineers and Alaska Department of Fish and Game - Project footprint impacts tundra wetlands (approx. 9.8 acres) - Environmental mitigation measures and procedures detailed in the application - Place of Performance: Kuparuk River Unit roads (Station 49 to DS-2P) and Meltwater Easement, Alaska

Description

ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. has submitted an application to upgrade sections of existing gravel roads and restore or replace up to 16 culverts within the Kuparuk River Unit (KRU) in Alaska. The project involves placing approximately 94,900 cubic yards of gravel to widen and thicken road segments to facilitate the safe transport of Willow Central Facility modules. The upgrades are scheduled to begin on May 15, 2026, and aim to ensure road safety and functionality for heavy equipment transport related to the Willow development project. Comments on the application are due by May 6, 2026.

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