YAK ferry terminal reconstruction

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $2,323,071 to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities on August 5, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to reconstruct the Yak Ferry Terminal in Yakutat, Alaska. The project will construct a designated side-berth facility for Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) vessels, incorporating berthing and mooring structures, pedestrian and vehicle transfer infrastructure, associated utilities, and related miscellaneous items to support the state's multimodal transportation network.

This project aligns with the FHWA's support for multimodal transportation infrastructure improvements and reflects Alaska's ongoing investment in ferry terminal infrastructure to enhance coastal community connectivity. The Highway Planning and Construction program provides federal financial assistance to states for transportation infrastructure projects meeting planning, design, environmental, and safety requirements, with project selection occurring through state transportation planning processes approved by the FHWA division office.

Project description

Construct a designated side-berth facility for amhs vessels in yakutat, AK. Scope will include berthing and mooring structures, pedestrian and vehicle transfer structures, associated utilities, and other miscellaneous items.