Alaska highway construction standard book

State of alaska department of transportation and public facilities standard specifications for highway construction, 2017 edition. Should you have questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the specifications in this book, contact the standard specifications engineer at the address below, or by phone at 907 4656948. Route 97 location alaska route 2 history proposed, but never designated the portion of the alaska highway in alaska was planned to become part of the united states numbered highway system, and to be signed as part of u. In 1941 the yukons resident population was less than 5,000. It is intended to provide a general outline of alaska construction law and should serve only as a resource for general information. The alaska highway, initially called the alaskancanadian alcan military. Beautiful documentary of the construction of the alaska highway through the pacific northwest of north america and the reasons behind the roadwork.

Armys 18th engineer regiment constructing the alaska highway during world war ii. Beautiful documentary of the construction of the alaska highway through the pacific northwest of north. Adobes acrobat reader is a free download available at. The following is an overview of alaska construction law. Its a very different world than it was even a dozen years ago. The collection was converted to current standard by veronica denison in 2014. In february 1942, just two days after he had received the assignment, assistant chief of engineers brig. The boss of the gang, pop ormsby, has been commissioned as a major in the us army corps of engineers and signs up the entire crew with his two sons, woody and steve, gaining direct entry as technical sergeants to build the alcan highway. Arkansas 2003 standard specification for highway construction. Equipment rental rates federal highway administration. To make a donation with credit card or paypal, you will need to check designated gift and then type in alaska highway project. I found several historical photos of the pioneer road but that takes a lot of time and some photos are rather grainy or have water marks that take away from the viewing experience. The alaska highway is the road connecting alaska with the rest of north america.

The standard specifications for the construction of roads and bridges on federal highway projects fp is issued primarily for constructing roads and bridges on federal highway projects under the direct administration of the federal highway administration. The standard drawings are available in adobe acrobat. Apply to laborer, hts gmt prudhoe bay, alaska, technician and more. Alaska highway, constructed 194243 from dawson creek, british columbia to fairbanks, alaska. We develop, publish, and manage standard construction contract specifications, standard modifications for highways and statewide special provisions for highways and airports, as well as coordinate with and advise others in development and use of specifications for buildings, marine highways, and harbors. Maryland book of standards for highways and incidental structures, pdf. The alaska highway historical journey strives to provide protential adventurers with all the information they might need to plan and execute an amazing journey through thousands of kilometers of communities, trails, heritage attractions, historic walking tours, diverse culinary adventures, and more. Standard specifications for highway and bridge construction. Alaska standard specifications for highway construction. Jun 12, 2010 department of defense pin 23086 alaska highway 1944 construction of the 1,500 miles of the alaskan highway. In this section on the alaska highway we will look at the campgrounds along the alcan highway and many of the most interesting destinations that ought to be enjoyed on a trip over the highway to the last frontier. Standard specifications delaware department of transportation.

The group works to realize the full potential of alaskas physical park system by planning, designing, contracting and monitoring capital improvement projects. This itinerary will cover the trip from dawson creek to. Home alaska highway construction collections all guides. Alabama standard and special drawings for highway construction, pdf. The first engineer construction regiment 341st arrived on march. Others who use the nmdot standard drawings do so at their own risk and accept the responsibility of determining their applicability and any resulting liability. Us army corps of engineers soldiers alaska highway construction. Sturdevant, the father of the alcan highway, submitted a plan for surveys and construction. The federal highway administration has developed the design details of the new signs added in the 2009 edition of the mutcd and signs whose designs have been modified in the 2009 mutcd. Construction of the alcan highway in 1942 one of the top 10 construction achievements of the 20th century j. Constuction of the alaska highway 1944 us auto industry. Plan your trip and get the fastest route taking into account current traffic conditions. Theres no better way to experience the interior marvels of the great land than from the vantage point of one of our roomy, comfortable motorhomes.

Alaska law frequently changes as case law develops. Standard drawings for highway and bridge construction. The alaska highway in the yukon, the northwest territories and nunavut constructed as a military freight road during world war ii to link alaska to the lower 48, the alaska highway also known as the alcan highway, and highway 97 in british columbia has become something of a pilgrimage route. The additional clear zone space that is needed because a portion of the. In february 1942 a road construction gang working in northern california are summoned to a meeting. We publish the alaska construction manual, construction forms, construction surveying requirements, and asphalt pavement inspectors manual. Jun 30, 2016 alaska highway, constructed 194243 from dawson creek, british columbia to fairbanks, alaska. Alaska highway, guide to driving the alaska highway. Errata to 2003 edition standard specifications for highway construction. The alaska state parks design and construction section is responsible for all aspects of park design, construction and improvements. Standard highway signs and markings the 2009 mutcd sign layouts are now available. Site map policies nondiscrimination accessibility employee directory.

Alaskacanada military highway national park service. Discussed through the 1930s, world war iispecifically the bombing of pearl harbor on december 7, 1941got the road built. Select a region to view road closures and traffic impact in your area. Provides up to the minute traffic and transit information for alaska. Yukon campgrounds rv parks is your guide to driving the alaska highway from mile 0 in dawson creek to the alaska border at beaver creek. Army corps of engineers soldiers alaska highway construction. Standard specifications, deldot, delaware department of transportation, delaware.

Bridge design manual lfd and lrfd bridge design information has been incorporated into the engineering policy guide, category. Forest service and other federal agencies on their projects. Senate investigation of the canol project led by harry truman, the junior senator from missouri. The acm incorporates the current policies and procedures of the department with the statutory and regulatory requirements of state and federal governments. Most of our publications are available online and are generally in adobe acrobat. Standard specifications fp14 federal highway administration. I lived in alaska for years and drive the highway twice. Standard highway signs and markings book fhwa mutcd. The department specifically disclaims all warranties, expressed or. The south carolina department of transportation 2007 standard specifications for highway construction is hereby approved for application on highway and related construction contracts as referenced in the contract and the plans, and applies as noted and amended by those documents. Memorabilia, photographs, and newspapers of a woman who worked for dowell construction co. The alaska highway in the yukon, the northwest territories. The alaska construction manual acm provides instructions. See the sights up close, stop to snap a photo, go fishing, have a picnic.

In 1953, the british columbia government renumbered a series of highways to highway 97 between the u. The construction unit is responsible for statewide construction standards. Specifications alabama department of transportation. The alaska highway construction for national security. Construction standards external website at the following address. Drawings are available in various formats including pdf acrobat, dgn microstation design file, dwg and dxf autocad drawing, and other image types tif, dpr. What i was looking for was a book with more historical photos with descriptions of each photo. Best of all, you set your own pace, choose where youre going. The construction of this winding gravel roadgis called it the alcanwas very much.

Wartime necessity put into action prewar plans for the construction of a road. John runs through gently rolling country thats now dotted with oil and natural gas wells, and crisscrossed by associated roads and pipelines. Construction alaska department of transportation state of alaska. The standard specifications for road and bridge construction in mississippi have been prepared, examined and recommended in the manner and form set out in a book entitled mississippi standard specifications for road and bridge constructionmississippi department of transportation, jackson. A listing of books about the alaska highway, from history to current travel. Should you have questions, comments, or suggestions regarding the specifications in this book, contact. Design and construction alaska department of natural resources. See the state links below for available standard drawings. Above nearly 11,000 soldiers worked on the construction of the alaska highway. This site is updated daily during construction season to provide you with the information you need for driving on alaska roads. Alaska mutcd state information status of the national mutcd 2009 edition state mutcd. Construction of the alaska canada military highway is among the epic accomplishments of engineering by the united states army corps of engineers. The highway was named an international historical engineering landmark in 1996. Built in 1942 in just eight months, the 2500 km 1570 miles highway was a significant feat of time critical engineering and construction.

Map at the beginning of each blue book equipment section indicate adjustment factors for differences in climate and regional costs. Department of defense pin 23086 alaska highway 1944 construction of the 1,500 miles of the alaskan highway. We develop, publish, and manage standard construction contract specifications, standard modifications for highways and statewide. Below, one of the major rerouting projects on the alaska highway was at trutch mountain, historic mile 178. Questions about the highways usefulness persisted as well. Buy 2017 alaska standards specifications for highway construction by state of alaska dept. Construction of the alcan highway defense media network. These standard drawings are for use only on nmdot projects. As late as 1947 congressman warren magnuson of washington continued to promote construction of route a, which he called the real alaska highway. This manual covers both federallyfunded projects and statefunded projects. Arkansas standard specification for highway construction. The alaska highway monument here is a memorial to 12 american soldiers working on construction of the alaska highway who drowned here in 1942, when their pontoon boat sank while crossing the lake.

The old road went to the right to the top of the ridge at 4,4 feet in order to avoid the extensive muskeg below, while the new highway, opened on november 8, 1987, deals with the wet conditions in the bottom of the minaker river valley. Construction of the alaskacanada military highway is among the epic accomplishments of engineering by the united states army corps of engineers. Under no circumstances does the department warrant or certify the information to be free of errors or deficiencies of any kind. If you have any questions or comments, please direct them to lars gregovich, p.