Other Projects

What You Need to Know

  • Be alert to uneven lanes and milled surfaces between Arctic Boulevard and Forest Park Drive. Beginning the second or third week in August, nightly LANE RESTRICTIONS will resume due to paving operations. 
  • The remaining problematic curb ramps are being demolished and reconstructed on Northern Lights Boulevard and Benson Boulevard. Walkers and bicyclers should follow construction signs for pedestrian DETOUR routes.
  • If you would like to receive email updates for this project, email [email protected].

Traffic Impacts

Pedestrian detours for concrete sidewalk and curb ramp construction. Limited daytime work and utility adjustments, milling, paving and striping for night.

Project End Result

The Alaska Department of Transportation is working with QAP to preserve both Northern Lights Boulevard and Benson Boulevard. Upon completion, both roads will be repaved, there will be new signage and striping, the majority of problematic curb ramps will be upgraded to current ADA standards, and automated traffic recorders and signal system will be improved. This project is projected to be completed by September 2016.

More Information

DOT: Engineer Phone: 770-2612

From the Project Engineer

Please use caution when traveling through the project area, and be alert to construction workers near the roadway and double traffic fines throughout the construction zone.

NORTHERN LIGHTS BOULEVARD and BENSON BOULEVARD, FOREST PARK DRIVE to LAKE OTIS PARKWAY PAVEMENT PRESERVATION

ROAD CONSTRUCTION through the season

Today's date is:

August 8, 2016

Last updated at: 16:46 August 8, 2016

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Construction Areas Note

Those people who reside in construction zones and may require special accommodations should call the DOT Highway Construction Engineer at 907-269-0450 (TTY 907-269-0473).