Tired of those bumps on the Douglas Bridge? So are we! Those bumps are the expansion joints in the bridge and are very important, but they have worn out over time. We smoothed them during construction this past summer, but the joints need more TLC moving forward. So DOT&PF is planning a project to replace all four expansion joints in their entirety rather than continuing to try and rehabilitate them. The end result will be a permanent fix so you can drive across the bridge smoothly for years to come.
We appreciate your patience while we work to make this happen!
Noise Permit Information
Notice of Heavy Equipment Operation
Notice of Heavy Equipment Operation. On Thursday, August 19 Secon will be operating a milling machine, excavator, paver, roller, skid-steer, 10 yard and 20 yard dump trucks from the round about to approximately 700 feet south of Cordova Street between the hours of 7:00 pm and midnight under the conditions of noise permit number 2021003. This permit does not allow unreasonable noise disturbances after 10:00 pm or before 7:00 am weekdays and before 9:00 am on weekends. Please contact Secon at 907-371-2024 if you have questions. Contact the Juneau Police Department at 586-0600 to report unreasonable noise disturbances or other permit violations.
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Project Overview
What is the purpose of this project?
The goal of this one-season construction project is to:
- prolong the life of the Douglas Highway - roundabout, bridge and road surfaces
- update the pedestrian facilities to current standards
- improve current drainage features
This project will work to improve and resurface a portion of the Douglas Highway from Egan Drive to Nome Street, including the roundabout and bridge surface.
What will be constructed?
- Reconstruct pedestrian ramps, driveways and sidewalks to be ADA compliant
- Resurface Douglas Highway from Egan Drive to Nome Street
- Resurface the roundabout
- Resurface Douglas Bridge and level existing bridge joints
- Improve drainage features
How will construction affect me?
Throughout the project there will be periods that traffic will be stop controlled. Detours will be in place and Secon will work to accommodate all road users. Traffic conditions will be updated weekly, here on the schedule page.
As a reminder to use caution when traveling in work zones. Please watch for and follow direction from construction signs and flaggers when present throughout the construction zone.
Will I be able to ride my bicycle or walk through the construction zone?
It will be necessary for construction to close the sidewalk and bicycle lanes along Douglas Highway to perform resurfacing work. When this occurs there will be alternative access through the construction zone for non-motorized users.
Will I be able to tow my boat to and from the harbor boat launch during construction?
Yes, driving lanes during and after construction will be wide enough for all vehicles that use the road presently.
Will the completed project change the configuration of the road? Will on street parking remain?
When completed the project will not affect the configuration of the road.
- Traffic lanes will stay the same width
- On-street parking will remain