Engineering – City and Borough of Juneau

North Franklin Construction Postponed, Taku Boulevard Construction Begins August 3

The first phase of construction work along North Franklin Street in downtown Juneau has been postponed to summer of 2027. Early site investigation revealed more preparation is needed than what was originally planned for. The area will return to normal traffic and pedestrian access by Monday, August 3.

Construction on part of Taku Boulevard, from Mendenhall Loop Road to Aspen Avenue, will begin as early as Monday, August 3. Construction is expected to complete in late October. The project will replace aging infrastructure, including water, sewer, and storm utilities. It will also replace the roadbed, sidewalks, curb and gutter.

Here’s what to expect during construction:

Through traffic will be closed to the public during working hours, which are 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

Access to residences from Loop Road to Aspen Avenue will be maintained. Pedestrian traffic along Mendenhall Loop Road will need to follow signage when traveling across the Taku intersection.

The Taku Boulevard Reconstruction Project is funded through the Capital Improvement Program process. The project was identified through prioritization, where City and Borough of Juneau staff in the streets, water, and sewer departments prioritize repairs and upgrades based on infrastructure age, use and needed repairs.

The City and Borough of Juneau thanks residents for their patience and cooperation while this work to upgrade critical infrastructure is underway.

For more information about the North Franklin Reconstruction Project, contact Abner Miller, City and Borough of Juneau Engineering Associate, by emailing [email protected].

For more information about the Taku Boulevard Reconstruction Project, contact Nick Druyvestein, City and Borough of Juneau Engineering Associate, by emailing [email protected].

Map showing several streets, including Taku Boulevard, titled “Project Location Map.” The section of Taku Boulevard from Aspen Avenue to Mendenhall Loop Road is shaded.

July 31st, 2026|

Pavement Rehabilitation on Anka Street and Keegan Drive Begins Next Week

Pavement rehabilitation on Anka Street begins on Monday, July 13, and on Keegan Street on Friday, July 17. Construction is expected to last until Monday, August 3, 2026 depending on weather. Work on both streets includes the removal of the existing asphalt pavement, minor drainage improvement, roadway regrading, and new asphalt pavement.

Anka Street construction will impact 1810 Anka Street to the intersection with Commercial Street. Here’s what to expect starting July 13:

During active construction hours, Anka Street will be open to local traffic only and detour signage for through traffic will be in effect

Local access to businesses will remain open except for the day of paving, when only foot traffic beside the roadway will be allowed

Paving will take place on a Sunday from approx. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and during paving, pedestrian traffic will be allowed but residents and businesses will not be able to access driveways or vehicles

Keegan Street construction will impact the intersection of Keegan Street and Brothers Avenue. Here’s what to expect starting July 17:

During active construction hours, Keegan Street will be open to local traffic only with a detour available through Grant St.

On the day paving occurs, the project area will be completely closed to traffic from approx. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and driveways within the work zone will not be accessible to vehicles

Business owners and residents in both project areas will be notified of any additional closures that might limit access to property or driveways. Contact contractors SECON or Hollatz Engineering for help accessing properties during a closure.

This project was selected and funded through Capital Improvement Program process, where City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) experts in the streets, water, and sewer departments prioritize repairs and upgrades based on infrastructure age, use and needed repairs.

CBJ thanks residents for their patience and cooperation while this work to upgrade critical infrastructure is underway.

Reach the project contractors by contacting Chase Saviers of SECON at 907-209-6688 and [email protected], or John Hollatz of Hollatz Engineering at 907-321-7760 and [email protected].

For more information about the construction project, contact Shane Moller, CBJ Engineering Associate, at 907-586-0800 ext. 4094 or [email protected].

Maps for Anka Street and Keegan Street project areas.

July 10th, 2026|

Construction on Nowell Avenue Begins July 15

Construction on part of Nowell Avenue begins Wednesday, July 15 and will last through September 2026. The project will replace aging underground waterlines, sewer lines, and storm drain utilities and also replace the street’s existing pavement and guardrails.

Construction will impact a section of Nowell Avenue that begins at Cordova Street and ends approximately 125 feet northwest of Sitka Street. During construction, residents should expect that:

Local access to driveways in the project area will remain open

Street parking in the project area will be unavailable

The end of Nowell Avenue will close occasionally for deeper digs, but be re-opened to at least 1 lane of traffic by the evening

The contractor, Admiralty Construction, will provide notices of any scheduled water interruptions or work that will impact specific properties

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) reminds everyone to please watch for traffic control signs, construction equipment and personnel when visiting the area.

This project was selected and funded through Capital Improvement Program process, where CBJ experts in the streets, water, and sewer departments prioritize repairs and upgrades based on infrastructure age, use and needed repairs.

The CBJ thanks residents for their patience and cooperation while this work to upgrade critical infrastructure is underway.

For more information about this project, contact Bryce Iverson, City and Borough of Juneau Engineering Associate, by calling 907-586-0800 ext. 4189 or emailing [email protected].

For questions about construction, contact project contractor Admiralty Construction at 907-780-3555.

Map of the project area on Nowell Avenue.

July 10th, 2026|

Phase 1 HESCO Reconstruction and Repairs Now Complete

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Engineering & Public Works department is pleased to share that the work on the Phase 1 HESCO Reconstruction and Repair project was completed this week.

The Phase 1 HESCO reconstruction project utilized documented damage reports and river behavior from the 2025 glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF), along with the latest available hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to identify where the original barriers installed in 2025 needed to be repaired, replaced, reinforced and raised before a 2026 GLOF. The completed project, which includes additional bank armoring, is designed to protect Mendenhall Valley residents from future floods up to 63,500 cubic feet per second (CFS) or approximately an 18-foot lake stage flood.

The 2026 project work mobilized in March of this year with a slow start due to the late snow and cold spring. However, the project finished on time and is anticipated to come in under the $14.8 million project budget. A map showing planned reinforcements and raising of Phase 1 is available at  bit.ly/cbjglof.

CBJ staff and contractors will continue to work in the area finishing final project cleanup, double checking drainage improvements and inspecting and monitoring the barriers over the coming weeks. There are currently several gaps in the barriers for pedestrian access. CBJ will begin to close the access gaps during the week of July 20.

For more information, please contact [email protected].

July 10th, 2026|

Construction on North Franklin Street Begins July 15

Construction on North Franklin Street begins Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The project will make necessary upgrades to water, wastewater and storm drain utilities, and also replace the street’s curb, gutters, sidewalk, pedestrian structures, and pavement.

Construction will be completed in two phases. Phase 1 will work on the 2nd to 4th street intersections, for completion in 2026. Phase 2 will work on the 4th to 6th street intersections and start in summer 2027.

Here’s what to expect during the first phase of construction, which will impact North Franklin’s 2nd to 4th streets from July 15 to October 15:

Streets will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays, with occasional extensions as work requires.

2nd and 4th street intersections will remain open to cross traffic, except from some short closures as work requires.

Streets will be closed to parking during all hours of active construction.

Pedestrian access will be maintained to all businesses and buildings, with detours around the work zone.

All immediately impacted residents and businesses will be given notice of any driveway access interruptions at least 48 hours before the scheduled interruption. Impacted residents and businesses should contact Coogan Construction at 907-780-6000 if they need help accessing their residence or business during closures.

The North Franklin Street Construction project was selected and funded through Capital Improvement Program process. The project was identified through prioritization, where City and Borough of Juneau experts in the streets, water, and sewer departments prioritize repairs and upgrades based on infrastructure age, use and needed repairs.

The City and Borough of Juneau thanks residents and business and their patrons for their patience and cooperation while this work to upgrade critical infrastructure is underway.

For more information about the project, contact Abner Miller, City and Borough of Juneau Engineering Associate, by emailing [email protected].

Map of Phase 1 and 2 of the North Franklin Street Construction Project.

July 9th, 2026|