ANCHORAGE, AK —The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), in partnership with the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA), announces a coordinated Anchorage Safety Plan that secures more than $30 million in funding to advance critical highway safety improvements across Anchorage.
Developed through close collaboration between the Mayor’s Office and Alaska DOT&PF, the Anchorage Safety Plan reflects a shared commitment to reducing fatal and serious-injury crashes, improving pedestrian safety, and advancing near-term safety improvements, while grounding long-term solutions in data-driven planning.
As part of this coordinated effort, DOT&PF has revised its federal fiscal year 2026 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) spending plan to reflect improved project readiness and the opportunity to accelerate delivery of high-priority safety improvements in Anchorage. This updated approach uses federal Advance Construct tools to make funding available sooner, while also aligning delivery resources — including DOT&PF and MOA staff, contractors, and coordination with utility partners — to ensure these projects can be delivered quickly and efficiently. Improvements include projects on Ingra Street, Gambell Street, Tudor Road, A Street, and 5th Avenue.
Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance emphasized the importance of partnership and near-term action.
“Making Anchorage safer requires collaboration and follow-through,” she said. “This safety plan reflects a renewed commitment between the municipality and the state to listen, coordinate, and act. These improvements will make a real difference for people using our streets today, while setting the stage for continued cooperation in the years ahead.”
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In parallel with HSIP investments, DOT&PF and the municipality are advancing a complementary set of near-term safety improvements focused on urgent needs that can be delivered quickly and are not always well-suited for federal HSIP delivery. These improvements include pedestrian median fencing, enhanced lighting at high-risk intersections, speed feedback signs, and a dynamic pedestrian lighting pilot that detects pedestrians at unsignalized intersections.
“Safety is our highest priority, and this coordinated plan reflects a deliberate shift toward faster, more effective delivery,” said Ryan Anderson, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities. “While securing funding is a critical step, the real work is delivering results on the ground. Through close partnership with the Municipality of Anchorage, we are advancing immediate safety improvements now while building a strong, data-driven foundation for lasting change.”
