Traffic flow will change in parts of Midtown starting tonight, as one of Anchorage’s biggest summer road construction projects gets underway.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Starting in early June, commuters can expect detours in parts of Midtown as one of Anchorage’s biggest road construction projects is about to get underway.
When the Dowling Road roundabouts were originally installed in 2004, they were designed for projected traffic levels up to the year 2020. However, the traffic load today is much higher, leading to frequent back-ups, especially during rush hour. Department Project Manager Jacob Gondek explained this is why changes are needed.
“This is a multiphase project and the first intention is to transition the highway down to where the roundabouts currently are at and then transition the highway back up to its current main alignment. What that will do is allow the main area where the bridge is located to be handled by the contractor and completely replace the bridge,” said Gondek.