November 2011 Project Update

The project has now entered into the Construction phase. 

Please contact Mr. Mike Gault, DOT&PF Project Engineer with questions or comments.
E-mail: mike.gault@alaska.gov Phone: 230-6400.

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is continuing the effort to "Connect Anchorage" by improving east-west travel along West Dowling Road from Old Seward Highway to Minnesota Drive.  This project will consist of two phases, with the first phase taking place from Old Seward Highway to C Street.

The first phase of this project will provide improved connectivity and accessibility between Old Seward Highway and C Street for residential, commercial, industrial and emergency service traffic. Reconstruction of this important arterial link will reduce traffic congestion on the surrounding arterials. The improvements anticipated for this corridor will enable more direct traffic movements between southeast and southwest Anchorage, increasing the convenience and efficiency of cross-town trips.

The West Dowling Road corridor proposes a five-lane road with two lanes in each direction and a center two-way left turn lane. The corridor will also receive new street lighting, drainage structures, landscaping and improved pedestrian and transit accommodations.

Throughout this process, public input is encouraged to meet the needs of all parties involved.