Changes are coming to the intersection of Egan and Yandukin by Fred Meyer, one of the most dangerous intersections in Juneau. The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is holding a meeting Feb. 18 to inform the public about the long-studied safety redesign.
DOT&PF has proposed installing signals to create a “partially signalized” intersection. That location has the third-highest rates of injury crashes for intersections in Juneau.
The changes are years in the making. A 2021 DOT&PF study identified three major issues at the intersection: Dangerous left-turns, lack of pedestrian access and traffic circulation issues.
The department has introduced a seasonal speed reduction along the corridor, lowering speeds from 55 to 45 miles per hour during winter months. The temporary measure was put in place because more than half of the crashes at that intersection occur from November through January, according to the DOT&PF study.
Officials say the partially signalized design was selected because it improves safety and mobility while requiring a smaller footprint, less right-of-way acquisition, and a shorter construction timeline compared to other options.
Under the proposed design, turning from Egan Drive onto Glacier Highway and Lemon Road will remain the same. Traffic entering Egan from Yandukin Drive or Glacier Highway/Lemon Road will be restricted to “right in” and “right out” movements without a traffic signal.
DOT&PF will accept public comment on the proposal through March 20 following the Feb. 18 virtual meeting. Construction is currently slated to begin in late 2026.
