When: Thursday, May 7, 2015, from 6-8pm

Where: Su-Valley Jr/Sr High School,?42728 S Parks Highway, Talkeetna, AK

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has assumed the responsibilities of the Federal Highway Administration under Section 326 of amended Chapter 3 of Title 23, United States Code (23 U.S.C. 326), and is soliciting comments and information on a proposal to replace the Parks Highway bridges crossing Sheep Creek (Milepost [MP] 88) and Montana Creek (MP 96). The proposed project is located in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, south of Talkeetna, Alaska.

The purpose of the project is to maintain a safe corridor along the Parks Highway, where two bridges have been identified as having structural deficiencies requiring full replacement. The proposed work would construct new bridges, either at or adjacent to their current locations. This project would include in-water activities, pile driving, utility relocation, and constructing temporary or permanent approaches and access to the main highway. Pedestrian facilities across, to, and along the streams may need to be reconfigured or reconstructed, but access would be maintained or improved. Access would also be maintained as practicable during construction. Construction is anticipated to begin Winter 2016 and be largely complete by Winter 2017.

This proposed project will comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; Executive Orders: 11990 (Wetlands Protection), 11988 (Floodplain Protection), 12898 (Environmental Justice); the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and U.S. DOT Act Section 4(f).