Fern Street Reconstruction
Description
Improve Fern Street between Knik-Goose Bay Road and Fairview Loop, creating an upgraded north-south collector route and pedestrian pathway.
Schedule
Phase 1, from Knik-Goose Bay Road to Mint, went out to bid for construction and is anticipated to start this season. Future phase 2 is dependent on funding and right-of-way.
Design
Typical Cross Sections
Plan Views
Benefits
This project’s focus is to upgrade Fern Street to meet collector road design standards. As part of this effort, the Mat-Su Borough will install a pathway on the west side of the road and upgrade the crossing at Cottonwood Creek. The design will improve drainage.
Cost
Estimated for all phases: $13,500,000.
Project Documents
Project team
Andrew Strahler
Civil Construction Project Manager, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Andrew.Strahler@matsugov.us, 907-861-7710
Camden Yehle
Public Involvement Lead, Yehle & Associates
Camden@yehlealaska.com, 907-346-0506