Alternatives to the Knik Arm Crossing
Two principal alternatives to the Knik Arm bridge were proposed during Environmental Impact Statement scoping meetings in 2005:
- A package of four non-bridge transportation modes (below) to connect the Mat-Su Valley and Anchorage, and
- Four Anchorage-area approaches through military lands (further down this page) which avoid the Government Hill neighborhood.
- Car/cargo ferry service to Point MacKenzie from Anchorage
- Commuter and cargo rail service between the Mat-Su Valley and Anchorage
- Carpool and vanpool service from the Mat-Su Valley and Anchorage on the Glenn Highway
- Expanded bus and new streetcar service in Anchorage to allow commuters to travel and work throughout the city.
- Expected cost for all: $100 million
- July 11, 2005 non-bridge alternative letter to the Federal Highway Administration and KABATA (PDF 72K)
- Aug. 8, 2005 non-bridge alternative letter to the Federal Highway Administration and KABATA (PDF 76K)
- Post Road/Reeve Boulevard Corridor
- Boniface Parkway Corridor
- Muldoon Road Corridor
- Hiland Road Corridor
- Estimated cost of each approach: Unknown
- August 31, 2005 letter from the Commander, Alaskan Command to KABATA on the military land approaches stating that "we believe that all issues can be resolved, given appropriate funding by KABATA."(PDF 168K)
- September 29, 2005 letter from AK Rep. Les Gara to the Federal Highway Administration (PDF 48K)
- September 30, 2005 letter from Senator Lisa Murkowski to the Federal Highway Administration (PDF 92K) and their response.(PDF 892K)
- October 5, 2005 letter from Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich to the Federal Highway Administration (PDF 116K) and their response. (PDF 892K)