Alaska Online Public Notices #Valdez Mineral Creek Loop Road Resurfacing & Port

Public Comment Notice: Valdez Mineral Creek Loop Road Resurfacing & Watershed Project

This notice from the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) invites public comment on the planned Valdez Mineral Creek Loop Road Resurfacing and Port Valdez-Frontal Valdez Arm Watershed project. - Project scope includes: - Resurfacing and striping Mineral Creek Loop Road - Drainage improvements - Signage replacement - Replacement of eight fish passage culverts along Mineral Creek Loop Road and Richardson Highway - DOT&PF requests input on environmental and cultural resources in the project area: - Historic properties and archaeological sites - Wetlands and floodplain encroachment - Compliance with federal environmental laws and Executive Orders is emphasized: - Wetlands protection - Cultural environment preservation - Floodplain management - Invasive species control - No specific vendors, OEMs, or product/service requirements are listed; this is a pre-procurement public engagement notice

Description

This project involves the resurfacing and striping of Mineral Creek Loop Road, drainage improvements, and signage replacement. It also includes the replacement of eight fish passage culverts along Mineral Creek Loop Road and the Richardson Highway. Construction is planned for the summer of 2027. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is seeking public comments on resources in the project area, including historic properties, archaeological sites, wetlands, and floodplain encroachment. A public meeting will be held on August 25, 2026, to discuss design, construction, and traffic control impacts.

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