Amhs system wide uplands improvements

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities received a $300,000.25 project grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), awarded on August 11, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2026. This grant funds the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) System Wide Uplands Improvements program, which encompasses preconstruction planning, engineering, and design activities for improvements to 21 state-owned and operated ferry terminals and 16 terminal buildings across Alaska's National Highway System routes.

The project delivers comprehensive facility upgrades and planning services to extend the service life and maintain functionality of AMHS ferry infrastructure. Eligible improvements include building enhancements such as interior and exterior renovations, roof replacements, door replacements, bathroom renovations, water system upgrades, and electrical or mechanical system improvements. Uplands improvements encompass electrical system enhancements for lighting and marine terminal power, lighting upgrades, and pedestrian and parking area improvements. Current initiatives under the program include potable water system improvements at Haines Ferry Terminal, uplands improvements at Wrangell Ferry Terminal, and generator upgrades at Gustavus Ferry Terminal. Preconstruction work, including preliminary engineering and environmental compliance, is being accomplished under this award, with separate construction phase projects to be established subsequently.

Project description

Make improvements to amhs owned and operated ferry terminal buildings and upland facilities to extend their service life and maintain functionality. There are 21 state owned and operated amhs terminals and 16 terminal buildings in the system. Building improvements may include the following items: interior and exterior improvements, roof replacements, exterior door replacements, bathroom renovations, water system improvements, and electrical or mechanical system improvements. Uplands improvements may include the following: electrical system improvements for uplands lighting and marine terminal power, lighting improvements, and pedestrian and parking improvements. Preconstruction work is anticipated to be accomplished under this program. Separate projects will be established for the construction phase. Amhs ferry terminals system wide work will be done on NHS routes. Exact termini/locations & lengths will be determined through PS & E.current projects under this program include:haines ferry terminal - potable water system improvementswrangell ferry terminal - uplands improvementsgustavus ferry terminal - generator upgrades