Notice of Intent and Public Comment - Northern Region FFY26 National Highway System (NHS) Non-Interstate & Community Transportation Program (CTP) Highway Preventative Maintenance and Repair

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is requesting public comment and information on a proposal to maintain roadway surfaces by performing preventative maintenance on select locations of the NHS Non-Interstate & CTP routes in the Northern Region. The proposed work will include: Maintenance and rehabilitation of paved and gravel roadways Application of pavement strips and markings Stabilization and repair of shoulders and ditches Cleaning of culverts, inlets and storm drains Repair and replacement of signage Repair and/or refurbishment of lighting systemsThe above listed proposed work is anticipated to begin in 2026.The project is being developed in accordance with the following special purpose regulations including Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act; Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; and the following Executive Orders (EO): EO 11988 (Floodplain Management); EO 11990 (Wetlands Protection); EO 12898 (Environmental Justice); EO 11593 (Protection and Enhancement of the Cultural Environment); and, EO 13112 (Invasive Species).To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide written comments to the following address by October 17, 2025.Department of Transportation & Public FacilitiesAttn: Melissa Riordan, Environmental Impact Analyst 32301 Peger RoadFairbanks, Alaska 99709-5316Telephone: (907) 451-2243Email: melissa.riordan@alaska.gov. The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by the DOT&PF pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated April 13, 2023 and executed by the Federal Highway Administration and DOT&PF.It is the policy of the Alaska DOT&PF that no one shall be subject to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, regardless of the funding source, including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway