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Project Fact Sheet
www.southtongasshighway.comAKSAS Project No. 67571/67685 Federal Project No. 0902031/0902039
Key Project Features » Highway widening at some locations, with rock
cuts as needed » Removal or permitting of right of way
encroachments » Reconstruction of the bike/pedestrian pathway » Extension of the pathway through Saxman » New sidewalks between Deermount Street and
Community Connections » Drainage improvements (including new inlets,
storm drains, ditches, and culverts) » Utility relocations » Bus stop turnouts in coordination with the
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Transit Manager and the City of Saxman at Surf/Shoup Street, Dog Salmon Ave, Totem Row, and Forest Park Drive
Project Background and OverviewSouth Tongass Highway serves the Cities of Ketchikan and Saxman as well as the entire Ketchikan Gateway Borough. The roadway provides travel connections between the City of Ketchikan and communities to the south. The highway is an undivided, two-lane roadway with many private driveways, limited shoulders, and an adjacent multi-use pathway along most sections.
This project would improve operations on South Tongass Highway, rehabilitate the roadway, reconstruct the existing multi-use pathway and extend it through Saxman, improve drainage, and relocate utilities. In some places, project engineers will examine the need for minor realignments of the roadway to improve sight distances. Replacement guardrails, handrails, and chain link fencing may also be a part of the project. The project team has completed the project’s required environmental documentation.
ScheduleThis project is anticipated to begin in 2020.
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), is proposing to rehabilitate about three miles of South Tongass Highway and related non-motorized facilities from Deermount Street to Surf Street. The South Tongass Highway Rehabilitation project would improve operations and provide for improved movement of vehicle, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic.
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SOUTH TONGASS HIGHWAY REHABILITATIONPROJECT AREA
Saxman to Surf St.
Deermount St. to Saxman
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Get InvolvedDOT&PF wants to hear from you as we develop the project design and prepare for construction. We will keep the public informed of project progress via newsletters, and the website. To learn more about the project, sign up for the project e-mail list at www.southtongasshighway.com.
ContactIf you would like to request additional information or share your ideas, please contact:
David Pyeatt, P.E.Project ManagerDOT&PF
Email: [email protected]: 907-465-4490
Jim Scholl Project Environmental Coordinator DOT&PF
Email: [email protected]: 907-465-4498
Josie WilsonPublic Involvement LeadHDR Public Involvement
Email: [email protected]: 907-644-2000
South Tongass Highway Rehabilitation: Deermount to Surf
Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020Quarter 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Environmental ReviewPublic InvolvementPreliminary DesignPhase 1: Saxman to Surf - Final Design - Purchase Properties for ROW as necessary
- Construction*
Phase 2: Deermount to Saxman- Final Design - Purchase Properties for ROW as necessary
- Construction*
*Note: Construction timing will be based on funding availability and other factors.
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