Help Support Cordova’s Transportation Projects – Public Comments Due October 29

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is accepting public comments on its draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). Two important City of Cordova projects are included in the draft, but the current plan does not show them as fully funded in 2027.

We encourage community members to submit public comments requesting full funding in 2027 for both projects:

Second Street Reconstruction – Project #32378
Whitshed Road and Pedestrian Improvements – Project #27049
Both projects have completed design work and are ready to move toward construction. Delaying them due to insufficient funding could increase construction costs over time, ultimately placing a greater financial burden on our community.

Public comments help communicate the importance of these projects and the need to provide funding so they can move forward in 2027.

How to comment: Visit the DOT&PF public comment page:
https://dot.alaska.gov/stwdplng/cip/stip/howtocomment.shtml

The comment period closes Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Please take a few minutes to submit a comment and share this post to help spread the word. Thank you for supporting Cordova’s transportation infrastructure!

Kevin Johnson

Public Works Director

City of Cordova

907-424-6220

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Burn Pile Security Camera – Upcoming Testing

The City of Cordova is beginning to test a security camera at the burn pile to help monitor use of the facility and address prohibited materials being disposed of or burned.

The City has received complaints regarding prohibited materials being burned at the burn pile, including reports that have been referred to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC). ADEC has informed the City of the need to increase monitoring and enforcement of burn pile use. Continued violations could result in penalties and may put the City’s permit to operate the burn pile at risk.

To ensure the City can continue operating the burn pile, the City is evaluating a remote monitoring option to improve oversight and help ensure the facility is being used properly.

Following the testing period, the City will determine whether a permanent camera system will be installed. If a permanent system is installed, updated signage will clearly identify permitted and prohibited materials, notify users of video monitoring, and advise that enforcement action may be taken against violators.

Please help us keep the burn pile available and operating properly by disposing of only permitted materials.

Kevin Johnson

Public Works Director

City of Cordova

907-424-6220

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