Federal Funds Explore Public Transit in Aleknagik
Federal funds pay for a study to explore how Aleknagik can start public transit along the 25-mile road to Dillingham.
Tag: Roads
Four Alaska Transportation Projects Split $25M in Federal RAISE Grants
A new bridge in Juneau and roads out of Kake and Aleknagik receive federal grants, plus some funding for statewide planning.
Alaska Science Forum: The Ups and Downs of Washboard Roads
The mechanism of how washboards form on gravel roads was a mystery until sixty years ago, solved by an Australian scientist just before he became director of the UAF Geophysical Institute.
Ambler Metals Approves Matching Funds for Mining Road
The joint venture hoping to develop the Ambler Mining District, east of Kotzebue, approved $12.3 million for this year’s work on an access road, matching a state agency’s investment.
Capital Budget Proposal Adds Four Fairbanks-Area Highway Bridge Replacements
Replacements for four more bridges on the Alaska, Richardson, and Steese Highways would be built with funds proposed in Governor Mike Dunleavy’s amended capital budget for Fiscal Year 2024.
Group Forms to Support West Susitna Access Project
Supporters of a road that would access mining areas west of the Susitna River are forming a nonprofit to counter a campaign against the project.
Granite Construction Awarded Rebuild Contract for Knik Goose Bay Road
Work begins this summer on long-awaited improvements to Knik Goose Bay Road in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, and Granite Construction gets to do the job.
AIDEA Applies for West Susitna Access Environmental Review
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority submitted a permit application to the US Army Corps of Engineers, starting the process of environmental review for the West Susitna Access Road.
Ambler Access Work Continues Despite Disappointing Ruling
Partners developing a proposed mining road in Northwest Alaska are discussing the impact of a court ruling on 2022 summer field activities.
AIDEA Studying Ambler Access Supply Chain
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority is studying the supply chain corridor for a road to the Ambler mining district.