| March 2025 Project Update: The project completed the environmental document in March 2025 which finalized selection of the preferred alternative. The March 19th Open House #2 provides a status update and an opportunity for input on specific project elements as the project team advances towards the 75% Design, the first draft of detailed design. The project team continues coordination with the Alaska Railroad and Marathon Pipeline as it advances the selected alignment to final design. A link to the completed Environmental Document is available here. |
Welcome to the project website for the Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS): Fish Creek Trail Connection project. The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) in collaboration with the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) plans to construct a new multi-use trail connection from Fish Creek Trail at Northern Lights Boulevard to the Coastal Trail in the vicinity of Fish Creek in Anchorage, Alaska.
This project will consist of the following components:
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Non-motorized facilities
- Drainage
- Excavation
- Coastal erosion protection
- Safety features
- Pavement
- Signing and striping
- Retaining walls
- Bridge
- Overlook areas
The AMATS: Fish Creek Trail Connection Project is managed by DOT&PF in collaboration with the MOA Parks and Recreation Department. MOA will own and maintain this trail after construction.
This website will continue to be updated as project information becomes available. Return for updates!
The project team is committed to inclusive public involvement throughout the project process. It is the policy of the DOT&PF that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of any and all programs or activities the DOT&PF provides based on race, religion, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Highway Administration, and State of Alaska Funds.
The DOT&PF complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
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Selected Alignment
The selected alignment, finalized by the environmental document, is highlighted below. Detailed information about the alignment and the analysis that led to that its selection are available on the “Resources” page. Please contact the project team with questions or comments.
