This is a collaborative effort between three agencies: the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation), and the Municipality of Anchorage. To date, the three agencies have worked together to solicit public comments, evaluate alternatives, and select a preferred alternative. Using that site plan, an environmental study was conducted and an enviromental document written.  That document is currently being evaluated by the state Department of Transportation, after which it will be forwarded to the Federal Highways Administration for final approval.

Due to the difficulties in obtaining final approval, this project has lost its priority in the Municipality of Anchorage Transportation Improvement Program list of projects. Currently, DPOR is working on establishing a Right-of-Way through private property along the preferred alternative. Once that is complete and the environmental document is approved, the project will be back on the Municipality’s Transportation Improvement Program. It is hoped that this will occur within the next two years.

Project Goal: Construct and improve access points to the Greenbelt, and construct a pedestrian and bicycle pathway between the Eagle River Campground at the Glenn Highway and the Eagle River Nature Center at Mile 12 of the Eagle River Road.

Project Area Map Greenbelt History Project Background Public and Agency Involvement Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) Preferred Alternative Map Construction Phase Map

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