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Notice of Decision - ADL 234781 - Public Access Easement - Department of Transportation & Public Facilities - Sterling, AK

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Notice of Decision - ADL 234781 - Public Access Easement - Department of Transportation & Public Facilities - Sterling, AK

A decision for ADL 234781 has been signed. The public comment deadline has passed.

PUBLIC NOTICE
ADL 234781
Department of Transportation & Public Facilities

February 6, 2026

Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land, and Water (DMLW), Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) has received an application for the following public access easement:

APPLICANT: Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF)

PROJECT NAME: ADL 234781

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Sterling, Alaska - Sterling Highway Mile Post 85

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 10 of Township 5 North, Range 9 West, Seward Meridian, AK

REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The applicant has requested issuance of a public access easement to widen the footprint outside of the existing right-of-way for the Sterling Highway near DOT mile post 85. The purpose of the proposed easement is to reconstruct the highway with a center divide and a separate pathway. The proposed easement is approximately 2,593 feet in length, generally 75 feet in width, occupying approximately 184,839 square feet. The easement, if approved, may differ from that described herein.

REQUESTED TERM: Indefinite

DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: March 10, 2026

The public is invited to comment on this activity. The purpose of this notice is to gather input before a decision is made on this activity. To ensure consideration, written comments must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK, 99501 on or before the date noted above. Questions concerning this activity or requests to view the full application packet should be directed to Savannah Lilyhorn, Telephone: 907-269-7480; or e-mail: [email protected].

After review and adjudication, we may issue an authorization with stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process.

DNR-DMLW complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services or special modifications to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services. DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

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