Seldon Road Extension Phase II: Windy Bottom/Beverly Lakes Road to Pittman
Seldon Road Extension Phase II: Windy Bottom/Beverly Lakes Road to Pittman
PROJECT SCOPE:
The purpose of this project is to continue the roadway connection between Church Road and Pittman Road and represents the next link in an east-west corridor envisioned to reach from Palmer to Meadow Lakes.
Design and construction is taking place in two phases, with the first phase beginning at Church Road and extending to the east end of Beverly Lake Road, which was complete in 2015.
The second phase will complete the connection to Pittman Road. A typical section of roadway would include two 12’-wide travel lanes, 8’ shoulders and a separated pathway.
BENEFITS:
The project:
- Improves area circulation
- Provides an alternate route to the Parks Highway
- Shortens the commuting time for the Meadow Lakes area residents traveling to Wasilla.
- Shortens emergency response times.
STATUS:
Phase I, Church Road to Beverly Lakes Road, is complete.
Phase II design is underway and is now being managed by the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF). The State will be managing the development of the project in order to use federal Community Transportation Program funds awarded to the State to match 2018 borough approved bonds which will allow for completion of this project through construction. Right-of-Way acquisition is on-going, with most of the parcels acquired (>95% complete).
An access management plan was adopted by the Borough Assembly for this arterial roadway to enhance the safety and mobility of the roadway and determine the best location for intersecting roads.
PROJECT COSTS:
Funding was originally available for this project in 2011 through a combination of state grant funds and Borough general obligation bonds. The cost for Phase I was approximately $5.5 million.
Phase II total costs are expected to be in the $10 million range. Funding through the federal Community Transportation Program will complete Phase II.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities
- Chris Bentz, Project Manager
(907) 269-0652