WELCOME
Welcome to the official website for the Environmental Assessment analyzing the proposed 25 mile gravel road into the Tanana Flats Training Area (TFTA)
Project Overview
The Army is seeking to develop year-round access to the TFTA and the Blair Lakes Range Complex (BLRC) by constructing approximately 25 miles of double-lane gravel road. This road would connect the BLRC and TFTA training areas to the Tanana River Bridge following the existing winter trail route and incorporating a low water crossing at Dry Creek. This action aims to support the Army’s Arctic Strategy and meet mission requirements by establishing year-round ground access to the largest continuous training area available to the 11th Airborne Division.
The Army has concluded that impacts due to the Preferred Alternative would either be insignificant or sufficiently mitigated to support a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).
Public Involvement
To support the analysis and decision-making process, U.S. Army Garrison Alaska and the 11th Airborne Division maintain a policy of open communication with interested parties and actively encourage public participation. The Army invites federal and state agencies, public and private organizations, and individuals- including minority, low-income, disadvantaged, and Native American groups – to engage in the NEPA and decision-making processes in accordance with Army Regulation (AR) 200-2 (32 CFR Part 651).
Documents
The Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Practicable Alternative can be found here
Draft FONSI and Environmental Assessment for TFTA All-Season Road
Map
Tanana Flats Training Area project map including creek crossings and analyzed alternative routes.