Phase 3:
4th Avenue Signals and Lighting Upgrade,
G Street to E Street
(Project No. 21-22)
This Phase 3 project is part of a larger multi-phase project to upgrade traffic signals and lighting in downtown Anchorage. The purpose of this 4th Avenue, G Street to E Street project is to upgrade street and pedestrian lighting and traffic signals, by replacing deteriorating and substandard lighting and signal poles, foundations, junction boxes, conduit, wiring, load centers and controller cabinets. The new energy efficient LED street lighting and signal equipment will improve lighting levels and quality, reduce future maintenance and operations, improve operational reliability, conform to current standards and codes, and improve safety. In addition, this work will improve pedestrian accessibility by replacing sidewalk and curb ramps to meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines and improve the public streetscape to create a vibrant, walkable, and winter-friendly environment.
- Removing and replacing the traffic signal systems at G street and F Street.
- Removing and replacing the traffic signal interconnect system from G Street to E Street
- Removing and replacing electrical load centers
- Removing and replacing deteriorated street and pedestrian lighting
- Adding electrical plug-ins for special events and holidays.
- Removing and replacing sidewalk and curb ramps to meet current ADA criteria
- Removing and replacing the asphalt pavement
- Repairing or replacing storm drain pipe and other drainage improvements
- Upgrading the tree wells to promote healthy tree growth and survivability
- Replacing the ENSTAR natural gas line between F street and E street.
Project Update
Questionnaire for impacted business and property owners! We’d like to hear from businesses and property owners along the project corridor. Please fill out this questionnaire to give the design team information about your business operations and facilities. The more we know, the more we can do to minimize impacts to you!
The design of improvements are underway and is approximately 95% complete. Click here to review the current drawings. This project will advertise for construction bids in Summer 2025 for early procurement of long lead material items. Construction is planned for 2026 (single season project). This project is funded with Anchorage Roads and Drainage Service Area (ARDSA) Bonds.
Contact information:
PM&E Project Manager
Melinda Kohlhaas, PE
Melinda.Kohlhaas@anchorageak.gov
PM&E Project Administrator
Julie Makela, PE
Project Area
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