Matanuska-Susitna Borough

2018 Road Bond Package

Mat-Su | Stefan Hinman | Tuesday, October 02, 2018

For voter approval on October 2, 2018.

Road bonds

 

2018 Road Bonds $23.8 million

$23.8 M is the Borough’s cost of the projects or half the cost.

 
"WHEREAS, before general obligation debt may be
issued for any Project(s), fifty percent (50%) matching
funds must be obtained from other sources."

Overall Pros & Cons

PROS

Improves safety and reduces traffic congestion Provides new connector roads between highways Improves traffic circulation with new connection.



CONS

Requires annual maintenance May put a road through open space Increases property taxes by $19.50 per every $100,000 in property value.

Hemmer Road Upgrade $5.2 M

Connects Bogard Road with Palmer-Wasilla Hwy near Palmer High.

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Hermon Road Upgrade $7 M

Connects Parks Hwy to Palmer-Wasilla Hwy

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Hermon Road

Smith Road Extension and Path $1.5 M

Will reconstruct and widen the road embankment to provide for adequate travel lanes and shoulders. The project will also construct a pedestrian/bicycle pathway.

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Smith Road Extension and Path $1.5 M

6 Safe Routes to School Paths $2 M

1 of 6, Connecting Broadway on the Palmer-Wasilla Hwy. to Colony Middle & High schools

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6 Safe Routes to School Paths $2 M

Trunk Road South Phase III $3.6 M

Replaces Wasilla Creek Bridge and extends the pedestrian/bike path.

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Trunk Road South Phase III $3.6 M

Katherine Drive/Stringfield-Trunk Road Connector $2.2 M

Provides school access to Pioneer Peak Elementary, commercial businesses south, and residential housing east of Trunk Road.

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Katherine Drive/Stringfield-Trunk Road Connector $2.2 M

Seldon Extension Phase II $8.2 M

Connects Church Rd. To Pittman Rd.

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Seldon Extension Phase II $8.2 M

Tex-Al Drive Extension $5.5 M

Connects west and east ends of Palmer Fishhook Road and Wasilla Fishhook Road

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Tex-Al Drive Extension $5.5 M

Cheri Lake Drive $7M

The project will provide an upgraded road corridor between the City of Houston and the Meadow Lakes area

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Cheri Lake Drive $7M

Aspen Ridge Road $5.5 M

The project will provide an upgraded road corridor between the City of Houston and the Meadow Lakes area

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Aspen Ridge Road $5.5 M

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