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Denali Borough planners review $6.4 million rough estimate to build roads for Lignite Subdivision
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a Design Alaska rough order-of-magnitude estimate that puts road construction for the proposed Lignite Subdivision at about $6.4 million, prompting discussion of phasing, gravel sourcing, developer partnerships and funding options; no formal action was taken.
Denali Borough planning commissioners on Nov. 19 heard a rough order-of-magnitude road-cost estimate for the proposed Lignite Subdivision that totals about $6.4 million for two phases, officials said.
Mayor (unnamed) summarized the Design Alaska estimate, saying Phase 1 (the northern loop) was estimated at roughly $3.8 million and Phase 2 (the bottom/southern segment) at about $2.5 million. Staff noted the consultant used state DOT road standards adjusted for rural/remote conditions and that the estimate requires reconciliation where per-mile costs differed between the two phases.
Commissioners and staff ran through the arithmetic on…
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