Parks Highway Milepost 44-52

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

• Begin Tommy Moe Street to Lucus Road 13,800 in 1993, 23,040 in 2002, 2010-2040 Future volumes to be forecast as part of the project
• Begin Lucus Road to Church Road 10,000 in 1993, 16,800 in 2002, 2010-2040 Future volumes to be forecast as part of the project
• Begin Church Road to Pittman Road 9,200 in 1993, 16,850 in 2002, 2010-2040 Future volumes to be forecast as part of the project
• Begin Pittman Road to Big Lake Road 6,920 in 1993, 10,503 in 2002, 2010-2040 Future volumes to be forecast as part of the project
• Begin Big Lake Road to Little Susitna Bridge 3,700 in 1993, 5,800 in 2002, 2010-2040 Future volumes to be forecast as part of the project