Public Works News

City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) offices in the Marine View Building will be closed on Tuesday, December 9 due to a building water shutoff and plumbing repairs. CBJ staff will be available remotely.   Impacted departments include CBJ’s Community Development Department, Permit Center, and Engineering and Public Works Department, all of which operate in leased space on the third and…

CBJ Parks & Recreation is happy to announce that the Mendenhall River Footbridge has reopened as of October 16, 2025, after sustaining damage during the 2025 glacial lake outburst flood. Parks Maintenance has completed repairs to ensure safe and secure crossings for the public. These fixes are temporary, and additional permanent repairs will be needed in the future to fully…

CBJ Parks & Recreation is happy to announce progress on the post-flood repairs to the Montana Creek Footbridge on Kaxdigoowu Héen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail) and the Mendenhall River Footbridge. CBJ Parks & Recreation crews completed repairs and were able to reopen the Montana Creek Footbridge late last month. Post-flood repairs to the Mendenhall River Footbridge are ongoing. The bridge…

The Environmental Protection Agency has released a final Finding of No Significant Impact for the $2.5 million grant awarded to CBJ for a proposed municipal composting facility. The EPA evaluated potential environmental consequences of the project and found no significant environmental impacts are anticipated. The complete finding and all related documents are available on the EPA website. The EPA received…

The City and Borough of Juneau and Admiralty Construction will begin work on the Savikko Park Improvements Project on Wednesday, May 10. Work is expected to continue into August. The project will include drainage improvements in and around the shelters, replacement of playground equipment and safety surfacing, installation of new street and area lighting, construction of accessible parking stalls, and…

Early bird registration for Parks & Recreation’s youth outdoor soccer (ages 5 to 14) opens Wednesday, May 10, at noon. Early bird registration runs through May 21 and costs $55. Starting May 22, registration costs increases to $65. Register online (look under “Youth & Teen”) starting May 10 at noon. Scholarships are available; contact Recreation Coordinator Amanda Lovejoy at 586-2635…