Northern region culvert assessment and reconnaissance

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities received a $330,000 formula grant award on August 7, 2025, from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). This funding supports the Northern Region Culvert Assessment and Reconnaissance project, which delivers comprehensive assessments to identify culverts that impede fish passage throughout Alaska's northern region. The project generates detailed evaluations of culvert conditions and their impacts on aquatic organism migration.

Based on these assessments, the project develops strategic plans for future culvert repair or replacement initiatives to restore fish passage and improve environmental connectivity. This work aligns with the FHWA's support for culvert aquatic organism passage improvements and reflects the agency's commitment to multimodal transportation infrastructure while addressing ecological considerations across Alaska's transportation network.

Project description

Conduct assessments to identify culverts that impede fish passage. Based on these evaluations, develop plans for future repair or replacement projects.