ADL 422894 Application for Easement Development – Public Comment Deadline

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northern Regional Land Office has received an application from Matthew Hall (ADL 422894) to develop a gravel road within existing section line and public access easements. The proposed project is located approximately one mile south of milepost 24 of Chena Hot Springs Road, east of Fairbanks. The development would span approximately 2,220 feet in length and up to 16 feet in width, requiring roughly 1,350 cubic yards of gravel. The applicant proposes to use the easements to improve access to private property. Under the proposal, any timber cleared during construction must be decked and remain the property of the underlying landowner. The DNR stipulates that the construction and maintenance of the road must not interfere with public use of the easements, though temporary restrictions may be authorized in writing if safety concerns arise. The DNR is currently accepting public comments regarding the application until October 19, 2026. Following the comment period, the agency will review and adjudicate the request, potentially issuing an authorization with specific stipulations. The requested term for the easement development is five years.