Engineering – City and Borough of Juneau

September 17 Dudley Street Phase II Design Meeting Cancelled

The Dudley Street Phase II Design community meeting scheduled for this evening (September 17) at 6 p.m. at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library has been cancelled due to today’s power outage and inclement anticipated weather and driving conditions. The meeting will be rescheduled to a future date.

The Dudley Street Phase II project will include road and utility reconstruction from Tongass Boulevard to the East end of Dudley Street.

For more information on the Dudley Street project, contact Engineering & Public Works Project Manager Jason Hoffbauer at [email protected].

September 17th, 2025|

Lawson Creek Road closed for paving Tuesday, September 9

Lawson Creek Road, along with short segments of Raven Road and Great Western Street, will be closed to traffic on Tuesday, September 9 while asphalt paving takes place.

Access through the project site will be limited to emergency vehicles only while paving is underway. Residents who will need to use their vehicles during the closure are welcome to move them to temporary parking along Crow Hill Drive in advance of the work.

We understand the burden this places on residents and have worked to minimize inconvenience as much as possible by limiting paving closures to a single day. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation while this important work is underway.

For questions, please contact CBJ Project Manager Jason Hoffbauer at (907) 586-0800 ext. 4191 or [email protected].

September 3rd, 2025|

USACE, CBJ to host public information session about Mendenhall Valley technical study and path toward long-term solution

Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Alaska District and the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) will be available for a public information sharing session about the Mendenhall Valley glacial outburst technical study and how it supports a long-term mitigation solution. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time in Juneau at Thunder Mountain Middle School for anyone interested in learning about this effort.

The purpose of this event is to provide a general project status update on the ongoing work related to the technical study and the path forward. USACE will provide a brief presentation on the technical study followed by a question-and-answer session. USACE representatives will be from its Civil Works Branch focused on the long-term solution to mitigate the flood risk in the Mendenhall Valley. The USACE Emergency Management Program team will not be present, however, representatives from CBJ, Tlingit & Haida, the National Weather Service, the American Red Cross and the University of Alaska, Southeast will also be available with technical information and flood preparedness resources following the USACE presentation.

USACE is conducting a technical study for flood risk management of the Mendenhall Valley in Juneau under Section 8315 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022. The cost of the study is about $4.75 million and fully funded by the federal government. The primary goal of the technical effort is to establish the existing conditions within the study area so the USACE team can assess the viability of potential long-term solutions. Elements that will be included in the final report are evaluations of hydrology and hydraulics as well as geomatic, geotechnical and economic conditions within the study area. A high-level environmental assessment will be performed as well.

The Mendenhall Valley is a densely populated residential area within the CBJ and located about 11 miles north of the Capitol Building in downtown Juneau. Currently, the area is at a significant and ongoing risk of flooding due to glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) events from the Mendenhall Glacier. These GLOF events occur when a glacial dammed lake drains rapidly, releasing a surge of water downstream. These outburst floods pose a major threat to people and infrastructure in the region.

###For questions related to the status of the Mendenhall Valley Technical Study project, please contact [email protected].

July 22nd, 2025|

Water shut-off scheduled for Glacier Spur Road area on July 18

Water service to streets in the area of Glacier Spur Road will be shut off from 9 a.m. to Noon on Friday, July 18, 2025. The brief outage is needed to connect the new upgraded waterline on Eyelet Court to the water main on Glacier Spur Road.

The shut off will affect residents on Eyelet Court, residents on all streets off Glacier Spur Road north of Eyelet Court (see list below), and the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center.

During the scheduled shutdown period, the following affected areas will be without water:

Eyelet Court
Threadneedle Street
Trafalgar Avene
Kanat’a Deyi Street
Garnet Street
Gladstone Street
Circle Drive
Counterpane Lane
Gladstone Street
Glacier Spur Road, north of Eyelet Court

Please check your appliances and heating system and take any precautions noted in the owner’s manual to make sure that they will not be damaged from lack of water.

After water service returns, you may notice air or light sediment when first using the water. This is normal and will dissipate relatively quickly. If you notice either of these conditions, please allow water to run from the affected faucet until it returns to normal. This typically takes less than one minute.

CBJ recognizes the inconvenience to residents and appreciates your patience during these critical upgrades.

For questions, contact:

Nick Druyvestein, CBJ Engineering – (907) 586-0800 x 4224
John Hollatz, Hollatz Engineering, Inc. – (907) 321-7760
Andrew Campbell, Admiralty Construction Inc – (907) 321-2265

July 17th, 2025|

UPDATED: Construction on West 8th Street & Glacier Avenue begins August 7

The CBJ Engineering & Public Works department will begin construction on West 8^th Street between F Street and Glacier Avenue on July 21. Construction will continue throughout the summer and early fall. The planned work is expected to be completed by October 2025.

Following barge delays, preliminary work at West 8th Street and Glacier Avenue will begin tomorrow, Thursday, August 7. While vehicle traffic will continue the morning of August 7, expect flaggers and frequent stops in the area.

Depending on the results of initial excavations, project work may proceed swiftly to full construction. Once construction is underway, the Glacier Avenue & West 8th Street intersection will be closed to vehicle traffic. Construction will continue throughout the summer and fall, with an anticipated completion date in late October.

The planned work includes road repairs and utility upgrades. The project will require intermittent disruptions to pedestrian access, vehicle traffic, and Capital Transit service in the project area (see map).

What to expect:

The intersection of Glacier Avenue and West 8th Street will be closed to the public beginning the week of July 21 and will remain closed for up to three weeks.
Residents of Parkshore Condominiums and their visitors will access F Street from 10th Street. The 10th Street intersection will remain open during the duration of the project.
Pedestrians should avoid the project area and utilize alternate routes. Motorists should follow detour signs posted on either side of the project area.
The Downtown Fire Station will retain access to F Street throughout the project.
Capital Transit will use detour routing during construction. The stops at the Federal Building, Downtown Fire Station and Glacier Avenue at 12^th Street will be closed beginning July 21 and remain closed for up to three weeks. Transit riders can use the nearby stops at the State Museum, Foodland IGA (at Willoughby) and the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall. Additional information regarding Capital Transit stop closures and route alterations will be available at juneaucapitaltransit.org.

Road closure barricades and pedestrian detour signs will be in place for the duration of construction. Please obey all signage and detours for the safety of yourself and others. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while work is underway.

For questions, please contact Jason Hoffbauer, CBJ Project Manager, at [email protected] or (907) 586-0800 ext. 4191.

Originally published July 16. Updated August 6.

July 16th, 2025|