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Private Road Improvements

Further detail for these specifications can be found in the latest Subdivision Construction Manual.

When improving a private road for Borough maintenance:

  1. Consult with a civil engineer to determine construction requirements

    Must conform to the Subdivision Construction Manual.

  2. Engineer submits plans for proposed road improvements

    Public Works Department (PWD) will review.

  3. Obtain a ROW construction permit Oops! Looks like this link is broken. We are working on it! or preliminary plat approval for a subdivision.

  4. Attend a pre-construction conference with PWD engineer

    For obtaining a Notice To Proceed.

  5. Assign a professional civil engineer to oversee all construction

    Engineer must be licensed in the State of Alaska.

  6. Developer's engineer to coordinate pre-final inspection with PWD's engineer

  7. Complete all punch-list items identified

    During the pre-final inspection

  8. Developer's engineer requests final inspection

    To obtain construction acceptance from PWD's engineer.

  9. Developer's engineer to prepare and submit a final report to the Platting Division

    Outlining that each standard is met and how it was achieved.

  10. Developer provides one year guarantee/warranty of all improvements following construction acceptance

    This will require correcting any deficiencies that arise within the warranty period.

  11. MSB accepts the road for Borough maintenance