Comment periods for Valley projects near deadlines

MAT-SU — The public is invited to weigh in on a host of Valley improvement projects.

Wasilla couplet

An open house is from 6 to 8 p.m., Nov. 20 at the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center, 1001 S. Mack Drive, to discuss the proposed Wasilla Main Street Rehabilitation Project and take comments on the environmental assessment (EA).

A presentation about the project is planned at 6:45 p.m. Team members will be available to discuss the EA, alternatives evaluated, answer your questions and accept your comments. The proposed action consists of a one-way couplet with a southbound corridor along Main Street/KGB Road and a northbound corridor on the Yenlo/Talkeetna Street corridor. The typical section would be two-and three-lane one-way legs, with turning lanes as needed. An at-grade intersection would be constructed at the intersections of the Yenlo/Talkeetna Street corridor with the Parks Highway and the Alaska Railroad, and traffic signals would be installed and replaced along several intersections. Copies of the EA are at wasillamainstreetproject.com.

Pedestrian area

Deadline for comments is Nov. 27 on a proposal to construct pedestrian improvements along about .4 miles of the Parks Highway from Su Valley Jr./Sr. High School to Talkeetna Spur Road. The purpose of the proposed project is to increase pedestrian and motor vehicle safety. The acquisition of right of way will likely be required. Construction for the proposed project is anticipated to begin in summer 2015. For more information, contact Eric Miyashiro, project manager, at 269-0595 or email eric.miyashiro@alaska.gov or Ryan Riddle, environmental impact analyst, at 269-0545 or email ryan.riddle@alaska.gov. Submit comments to Brian Elliott, regional environmental manager, at 269-0539 or email brian.elliott@alaska.gov.

Miles 90-99, Parks Hwy.

Comments are due Nov. 29 on a proposal to rehabilitate the Parks Highway from Miles 90 to 99 near Talkeetna Spur Road. The purpose of the proposed project is to extend the service life of the roadway, improve safety and reduce maintenance costs. Construction for the proposed project is anticipated to begin in spring/summer 2015.

For more information, contact Steve Ryan, project manager, at 269-0537 or email steve.ryan@alaska.gov or Elysia Retzlaff, environmental team leader, at 269-0527 or email elysia.retzlaff@alaska.gov. Submit comments to Brian Elliott, regional environmental manager at the above phone or email.