Alaska Online Public Notices #SFHWY00725

Public comments sought on North Douglas Highway rockfall mitigation project

Alaska DOT&PF is seeking public input on a proposed rockfall mitigation project along North Douglas Highway in Juneau. - Government buyer: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), Southcoast Region. - Project: North Douglas Highway rockfall mitigation, project number SFHWY00725, near mileposts 9.9–10.4 in Juneau City and Borough, Alaska. - Proposed work: Stabilize rock slopes, scale loose rocks and debris, and clear and reconstruct rockfall catchment areas. - Environmental considerations: Work is proposed uphill from a VE flood zone, and some scaled material may enter the floodplain. The environmental review is anticipated to result in a Categorical Exclusion. Potentially affected resources include waters of the U.S., essential fish habitats, eagles, threatened and endangered species, Section 4(f) properties, invasive plants, and cultural or historic properties. - Input sought: Comments on potential environmental, social, economic, historic, and cultural impacts. - OEMs, vendors, and line items: None identified; this notice requests public comments and is not a solicitation for products or services.

Description

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to mitigate rockfall hazards on North Douglas Highway from MP 9.9 to 10.4 in Juneau, Alaska. The proposed work includes stabilizing rock slopes, scaling loose rocks and debris, and clearing and reconstructing rockfall catchment areas. Construction is projected to begin in 2028, and environmental review is anticipated to result in a Categorical Exclusion. DOT&PF is soliciting comments on potential environmental, social, and economic impacts by November 5, 2026.

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