The Kenai Spur Highway Extension Construction Project, called the “North Road Extension” to the locals, extends the road 8.1 miles from the current terminus (just past Captain Cook State Recreation Area) to Warmwood Drive (just beyond Otter Creek Bridge). The road construction has progressed through the 2019 fall/winter season very well, according to the Kenai Peninsula Borough.

In a post on social media the borough stated, the contractor has made progress to just short of mile 5, and Jacob’s Ladder is now complete. A joint inspection of the road was recently made by borough personnel and the engineering consultant.

All parties were in agreement that the project is in superior condition, with proper signage and hydro seed coverage in place. An onsite inspection of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) was performed by the State of Alaska and passed with no violations or recommendations for improvement.

The contractor will resume construction in the spring 2020. Construction is expected to be completed by December 2020. The total project cost is estimated at $5,663,801. As of the September 30 financial report, $2,259,392.32 has been spent on the project.