R10 TNF JRD Glacial outburst flood barrier along Backloop Road 2026
Due to the increasing annual glacial outburst flood event, the City and Borough of Juneau proposes emergency flood barrier construction of either HESCO barriers or a berm/levee parallel to the north of Backloop Road extending approximately 1,500 feet east of the bridge on state ROW and NFS lands.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
parallel and north of Backloop Rd. and east of Backloop bridge approx. 1,500 feet.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NEPA Start Date | 4/6/2026 |
| Finding/Decision Date | 5/6/2026 |
Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion
Categorical Exclusion:
USDA-25d-RD
Lead Management Unit:
Juneau Ranger District
Project Purpose:
Land management planning
Project Decision Information
Decision Signed Date: 5/6/2026
States:
Alaska
Counties:
Juneau
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Michael Downs
c/o Juneau Ranger District
8510 Mendenhall Loop Rd
Juneau, Alaska 99801
907-789-6244
Michael.downs@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/6/2026