DOT plans major repairs to marine highway, Egan Drive

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is planning to launch major renovation projects for a number of highway segments and ferry terminals next year.

The Juneau Empire reports that the DOT is planning to launch a $20 million to $30 million renovation of Egan drive early next year. A $10 million reconstruction of Glacier Highway in Auke Bay, a $4.5 million renovation of Glacier Highway from Point Lena and Tee Harbor and a $1 million project to build a new heated ferry terminal in Kake is also planned.

According to state documents, funding for all significant Marine Highway terminal improvements is coming from the Federal Highway Administration.

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