ANCHORAGE, AK — The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) announces that Amendment #2 to the 2024-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) has been officially approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This approval will allow DOT&PF to continue advancing transportation projects across the state, support grant recipients, and capture August Redistribution funding.
“Federal approval of STIP Amendment #2 ensures we can deliver transportation investments that benefit Alaskans and support local economies,” said Katherine Keith, Deputy Commissioner of DOT&PF. “We are grateful to FHWA and FTA for their partnership and responsiveness as we work to keep projects moving forward.”
While the approval of STIP Amendment #2 marks a milestone for Alaska’s transportation program, some federally funded projects originally scheduled for 2026 have been shifted to later years. These schedule adjustments reflect recent changes in available state match funding, which affects the department's ability to fully leverage federal resources in the near term.
“We’re committed to keeping projects moving and delivering the strongest possible federal program for Alaska,” Alaska DOT&PF Commissioner Ryan Anderson said. “We will be working closely with the Governor’s Office and the Legislature to find a solution that supports aggressive delivery of our federal transportation construction projects. If addressed early in the 2026 session, we expect to return many of the rescheduled projects to their original timelines.”
DOT&PF is delivering one of the most active construction seasons in recent history in 2025 — investing in roads, airports, ferries, and transit systems that connect communities and strengthen Alaska’s economy. With STIP Amendment #2 now approved, the department is well-positioned to build on this momentum in 2026.
