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Knik-Goose Bay Road Reconstruction Projects

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is working on two separate projects to improve Knik-Goose Bay Road between Centaur Avenue and Settlers Bay Drive.

See below for an overview of the two projects. Click on one of the links to learn more.

Phase 1 – Fairview Loop to Centaur Avenue is in winter shutdown.
For construction updates please visit Alaska Navigator or call the project hotline (907) 373-0061

 

  KGB: Centaur Ave. to Vine Rd.
  KGB: Centaur Avenue to Vine Road KGB: Vine Road to Settlers Bay Drive

Funding

Federally-funded

Design & Right-of-Way (State-funded)

Construction & Utility Relocation (Federally-funded)

Project Length

6.5 miles 1.3 miles

Typical Section

  • Four-lane divided roadway (depressed grass median)
  • Separated multi-use path on north side
  • Designed to accommodate both current needs and future capacity improvements
  • Four-lane divided roadway (depressed grass median)
  • Separated multi-use path on north side
  • Designed to accommodate both current needs and future capacity improvements

Purpose & Need

Purpose

  • Improve safety
  • Reduce congestion
  • Enhance access management
  • Increase travel efficiency             

Need

  • Safety
  • Congestion relief
  • Travel efficiency

Purpose

  • Improve safety
  • Reduce congestion
  • Enhance access management
  • Increase travel efficiency     

Need

  • Safety
  • Congestion relief
  • Travel efficiency

Schedule

 

Construction Phasing Plan

 

 

  • State Environmental Checklist 2011-2015
  • Preliminary Design 2011-2015
  • Final Design 2016-2022
  • Right-of-way acquisition 2020-2022
  • Construction of Phase 1 started in Fall 2022.
  • State Environmental Checklist 2011-2015
  • Preliminary Design 2011-2015
  • Final Design 2015-2025
  • Right-of-way acquisition 2017-2025
  • NEPA Environmental Document anticipated Summer 2023
  • Construction anticipated in 2025 in combination with Phase 2 of KGB: Centaur Avenue to Vine Road.

Public Involvement

& Stakeholder Outreach

Extensive coordination with Mat-Su Borough, City of Wasilla, area business owners, residents, and commuters. More than 20 project updates, meetings, and open houses since 2012.

Five meetings and annual Mat-Su Transportation Fair attendance since 2014.