Bond Funds at Work

 

    Spenard Road Reconstruction - Chester Creek South to Hillcrest Drive

    This project reconstructed a portion of Spenard Road to address vehicle and pedestrian safety concerns and deteriorating pavement. Improvements included road reconstruction, installation of a pathway on the west side down to 19th Avenue and pedestrian facilities on both sides between 19th Avenue and Chester Creek. Other improvements included a new road base, pavement replacement, curbs, transit facilities, storm drain improvements, street lighting upgrades and landscaping. The Spenard Road corridor also supports one of the highest pedestrian and transit uses in Alaska. Current pedestrian and transit facilities along the corridor are minimal or non-existent and none met ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards. ARDSA bond funds included approximately $3 million for construction of the project in 2009. (Community Council: North Star, Spenard, Assembly District 3)