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.
Key features include:
Upgrading Fern Street to collector-level standards, including shoulders and a separated pathway.
Replacing the existing culvert at Cottonwood Creek with a wider fish passage culvert.
Enhanced drainage throughout the project limits.
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
Cottonwood Creek Passage
Plan Views
Cost
Estimated for all phases: $13,500,000.
Project Team
Austin Kruse
Construction Contractor, Tutka, LLC
Austin@tutkallc.com, 907-357-2238
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