Seldon road reconstruction: wasilla-fishhook to lucille street (PARENT) (CTP award 2023)

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities a formula grant of $2,357,886.12 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to reconstruct Seldon Road in Wasilla, Alaska between Wasilla-Fishhook Road and Lucille Street. The project, awarded on September 2, 2025, with a completion target of October 1, 2028, will deliver comprehensive roadway improvements including drainage enhancements, intersection improvements, roadside hardware installation, and a separated pathway facility to enhance multimodal connectivity and transportation safety.

The reconstruction initiative incorporates accessibility enhancements as part of its scope, with planned Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements including curb ramps and sidewalk construction. As a formula grant under the federal-aid highway program authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, this award reflects FHWA's commitment to highway preservation and safety improvements across Alaska's transportation network. The project will be administered by the state DOT in accordance with established stewardship and oversight agreements, requiring compliance with environmental review requirements under the National Environmental Policy Act and applicable federal transportation regulations.

Project description

This reconstruction project will improve seldon road between wasilla fishhook road and lucille street. The project includes roadside hardware, drainage improvements, intersection improvements, a separated pathway, and possible ADA improvements including curb ramps and sidewalks.project is along seldon road beginning at its intersection with lucille street to its intersection with wasilla-fishhook road.