PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Parks Highway from Milepost 44 to 52 traverses a rapidly growing portion of the Matanuska-Susitna valley. Traffic on the road has increased dramatically in recent years from local residential development, local business development, commuters, tourists, and recreation seekers, to name a few. Safety concerns have arisen at major intersections and for turning movements on and off the highway, as well as for non-motorized travel and off-road vehicles that use the corridor.
FAST FACTS
 Classification: Rural, principal arterial interstate highway.
Typical Section: Two 12-foot lanes and 8-foot shoulders.
Pathways: Separated pathways along parts of the project.
Posted Speed: 55 miles per hour.
Average Daily Traffic Volumes:
| Parks Highway Segment |
Year |
Year |
Year |
Year |
| Begin |
End |
1993 |
2002 |
2010 |
2040? |
| Tommy Moe Street |
Lucus Road |
13,800 |
23,040 |
Future volumes to be forecast as part of the project. |
Future volumes to be forecast as part of the project. |
| Lucus Road |
Church Road |
10,000 |
16,800 |
| Church Road |
Pittman Road |
9,200 |
16,850 |
| Pittman Road |
Big Lake Road |
6,920 |
10,503 |
| Big Lake Road |
Little Susitna Bridge |
3,700 |
5,800 |
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