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flag A $2.7 billion project to modernize Alaska’s largest port terminal has begun, replacing aging infrastructure with new pilings, cranes, and docks to improve safety and supply chain resilience.

flag Construction has begun on a $2.7 billion modernization of the Don Young Port of Alaska’s Cargo Terminal 1, the largest renovation in the port’s history. flag The project, aimed at replacing aging infrastructure at risk of collapse due to corrosion and seismic threats, includes installing new 240-foot pilings, upgrading to larger cranes, and expanding the dock. flag Work, expected to continue through 2029 or 2032, is funded by revenue bonds, port surcharges, and a $50 million federal grant. flag While operations will continue with minimal disruption, increased fees may raise consumer costs. flag The upgrades are critical to enhancing Alaska’s supply chain resilience and supporting future economic growth.

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