Tex-Al Extension, Upgrade and Pathway
Description
The purpose is to connect and upgrade Tex-Al Drive between Palmer-Fishhook and Wasilla-Fishhook, providing a new connection and pathway.
This project was approved by voters on the 2021 bond package.
Schedule
Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027.
Status
The majority of the right-of-way is in place for the connection between the west Tex-Al and east Tex-Al roads. The project team is beginning the right-of-way acquisition phase for the remainder.
Design
Typical Cross Section
Plan Views, West End to East End
Plan view 1: Wasilla-Fishhook Road, Frozen Court, and Backroad Circle
Plan view 2: N Grouse Loop and N Slaton Street
Plan view 3: N Steen Road and N Sun Circle
Plan view 4: N Engstrom Road and N Covington Street
Plan view 5: Start of curve
Plan view 6: E Windy Woods Loop and N Trinity View Drive
Plan view 7: E Alpine Meadow Drive and Strawberry Circle
Plan view 8: Strawberry Circle, N Kettle Drive, and Palmer-Fishhook Road
Benefits
Currently there are no east-west connections that are constructed to collector road standards between the two Fishhooks north of Trunk Road. This project:
Improves area traffic and pedestrian circulation.
Provides an alternate route between the two Fishhooks.
Shortens commuting and emergency response times.
Cost
Estimated total cost: $14,800,000.
Project team
Andrew Strahler
Civil Construction Project Manager, Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Andrew.Strahler@matsugov.us, 907-861-7710
Camden Yehle
Public Involvement Lead, Yehle & Associates
Camden@yehlealaska.com, 907-346-0506