FFY25 napaimute ICE road

This federal Formula Grant award of $1,496,392.00, provided by the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.205 Highway Planning and Construction), supports the construction of approximately 250 miles of ice road along the Kuskokwim River in Alaska, with spur roads connecting to several communities. The project, designed with state funds, includes Route 1 from Bethel to Kasigluk, Route 2 from Bethel to Kalskag, and Route 5 from Aniak to Government Cabin. The grant was awarded to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities on March 25, 2025 to deliver this critical transportation infrastructure for the region.

Project description

Approximately 250 miles along the kuskokwim river with spur roads to serve communities. Route 1 of the kuskokwim ICE road begins at bethel and ends at kasigluk with spur roads to napaskiak, oscarville, yuvvaq (traditional ICE fishing area),atmautlauk and nunapitchuk; route 2 begins at bethel and ends at kalskag with spur roads to akiachak, kwethluk, and tuluksak; and route 5 begins at aniak and ends at government cabin. Routes 3,4, and 6 are operated by other tribes in the region. This project was designed with state funds.