42nd Avenue Upgrade

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: Lake Otis Parkway, at 42nd Avenue, is tentatively scheduled to CLOSE to through traffic from 8:00 PM Thursday, May 29th to 6:00 AM Tuesday, June 10th. The schedule may change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances. For the latest updates, sign up for Constant Contact e-mail alerts by selecting the sign up link at the bottom of this page. See Road Closure Notices under Recent Project News for more information.

Phase 1 – 2025 Construction Update: The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) Project Management & Engineering Department (PM&E) will continue construction of the 42nd Avenue Upgrade Phase 1 project beginning in approximately mid-April 2025. MOA has selected Roger Hickel Contracting, Inc. (RHC) to perform the construction of this project through the public bidding process. MOA PM&E and RHC contact information is provided on the Comment Page. See map below for construction work anticipated for 2025. It’s anticipated that work east of Wright Street will continue into 2026. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation as we work to improve your neighborhood!

The MOA is planning to upgrade East 42nd Avenue between Lake Otis Parkway and Florina Street (see map below). The project will be designed and constructed in phases. Phase 1 project limits are from Lake Otis Parkway to Piper Street and includes the water main replacement. Phase 1 also includes Fish Creek regrading and replacing all the culverts along East 42nd Avenue west of Lake Otis Parkway. Phase 2 project limits are from Piper Street to Florina Street.

Map of the Project Area