Alaska Online Public Notices #POA-2024-00047 v1.0

Environmental Certification Notice for Seppala Drive Upgrades Project in Nome, Alaska

This opportunity concerns the Seppala Drive Upgrades project in Nome, Alaska, with environmental certification and permitting under review. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) - Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (AKDOT&PF) - US Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District Regulatory Division - Project Scope: - Rehabilitation of approximately 1.3 miles of Seppala Drive between Bering Street and Airport Terminal Road - Includes pavement rehabilitation, roadside hardware installation, drainage improvements, intersection enhancements, ADA upgrades, utility upgrades, road widening, and pedestrian facility improvements - Environmental and Construction Details: - Placement of ~2,700 cubic yards of fill above ordinary high water (OHW) and 4,280 cubic yards below OHW - Excavation of 920 cubic yards below OHW - Permanent impacts to 2.77 acres of jurisdictional waters and wetlands (Snake River, Dry Creek, Center Creek) - Use of pipe arch culverts to improve fish passage - Revegetation with native plants and vegetated riprap for bank stabilization - Construction scheduling to avoid sensitive wildlife periods - Permitting and Compliance: - Subject to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Section 10 and 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act, and other federal/local permits - Public comment period for environmental certification - No specific OEMs or vendors named at this stage; procurement details for products/services will follow environmental approval.

Description

This project involves the rehabilitation of approximately 1.3 miles of Seppala Drive between Bering Street and Airport Terminal Road in Nome Census Area, Alaska. The work includes pavement rehabilitation, roadside hardware, drainage improvements, intersection enhancements, ADA upgrades, and utility upgrades. The project aims to improve safety, extend service life, and reduce maintenance needs. It will impact wetlands and waters, requiring fill and excavation, with mitigation measures including erosion controls, culvert replacement for fish passage, and revegetation. Public comments are invited until September 7, 2026.

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