Alaska Online Public Notices #224585

Expansion of Red Rock Pit Material Site for Highway Construction Material Extraction and Sale

This opportunity involves the proposed expansion of the Red Rock Pit (ADL 419665) material site near MP 213.5 of the Richardson Highway, Alaska, managed by the State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW), Northern Regional Land Office. - The expansion increases the site from 30 to 54 acres to support extraction and sale of up to 250,000 cubic yards of construction material (sand, gravel, rip-rap) over a 5-year period. - Primary user is the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) for a 4-mile highway reconstruction project. - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a state-managed extraction and sale opportunity. - Notable requirements: - Site closed to new mineral entry to avoid mining claim conflicts - No-mine zone established along Cantwell Canyon Road - Coordination required with Alyeska Pipeline Service Company - Environmental and wildlife protections, including for migratory birds and eagle nests - Strict blasting and public safety protocols - DMLW will review individual sale requests and operation plans for resource and multiple use considerations - The material sale contract is identified as ADL 422561.

Description

The Department of Natural Resources has issued a public notice regarding the proposed expansion of the designated material site ADL 419665 located at MP 213.5 of the Richardson Highway, approximately 52 miles south of Delta Junction. The expansion will increase the site from approximately 30 acres to 54 acres to support material extraction for road reconstruction projects. The Department proposes to issue a 5-year material sale contract for 250,000 cubic yards at less than Fair Market Value to the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. The site will be closed to mineral entry to prevent conflicts between land and mineral estate users.

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