UPDATED: Construction on West 8th Street & Glacier Avenue begins August 7

The CBJ Engineering & Public Works department will begin construction on West 8^th Street between F Street and Glacier Avenue on July 21. Construction will continue throughout the summer and early fall. The planned work is expected to be completed by October 2025.

Following barge delays, preliminary work at West 8th Street and Glacier Avenue will begin tomorrow, Thursday, August 7. While vehicle traffic will continue the morning of August 7, expect flaggers and frequent stops in the area.

Depending on the results of initial excavations, project work may proceed swiftly to full construction. Once construction is underway, the Glacier Avenue & West 8th Street intersection will be closed to vehicle traffic. Construction will continue throughout the summer and fall, with an anticipated completion date in late October.

The planned work includes road repairs and utility upgrades. The project will require intermittent disruptions to pedestrian access, vehicle traffic, and Capital Transit service in the project area (see map).

What to expect:

• The intersection of Glacier Avenue and West 8th Street will be closed to the public beginning the week of July 21 and will remain closed for up to three weeks.
• Residents of Parkshore Condominiums and their visitors will access F Street from 10th Street. The 10th Street intersection will remain open during the duration of the project.
• Pedestrians should avoid the project area and utilize alternate routes. Motorists should follow detour signs posted on either side of the project area.
• The Downtown Fire Station will retain access to F Street throughout the project.
• Capital Transit will use detour routing during construction. The stops at the Federal Building, Downtown Fire Station and Glacier Avenue at 12^th Street will be closed beginning July 21 and remain closed for up to three weeks. Transit riders can use the nearby stops at the State Museum, Foodland IGA (at Willoughby) and the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. Additional information regarding Capital Transit stop closures and route alterations will be available at juneaucapitaltransit.org.

Road closure barricades and pedestrian detour signs will be in place for the duration of construction. Please obey all signage and detours for the safety of yourself and others. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while work is underway.

For questions, please contact Jason Hoffbauer, CBJ Project Manager, at [email protected] or (907) 586-0800 ext. 4191.

Originally published July 16. Updated August 6.