Safer Seward Highway: Milepost 98.5 to 118 (Grant Overview)
Safer Seward Highway: Milepost 98.5 to 118 (Grant Overview)
The project aims to address the highway's significant crash rates and increasing traffic volumes. Categorized as high-risk and a Governor Safety Priority, the main objective is to enhance the highway's infrastructure, eventually removing its Traffic Safety Corridor designation between Anchorage and Girdwood. The Seward Highway, state-owned and operated, falls under the DOT&PF Designated Safety Corridor due to high accident rates. Additionally, the highway is renowned for its scenic, historical, and recreational significance, receiving multiple designations including U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Scenic Byway, Alaska Scenic Byway, and All-American Road. The goal is to ensure safety, smooth access, and efficient freight mobility.
MEGA: The portion of the project applied for with this grant totals $187,500,000 with a federal funding request of $150,000,000. DOT&PF commits to the 20% required match of $37,500,000.
INFRA: The portion of the project applied for with this grant totals $164,889,524 with a federal funding request of $150,000,000. With Alaska's sliding scale match calculated at 9.03%, the state contribution amounts to $14,889,524.