Matanuska-Susitna Borough

Road Signs

The Road Maintenance Section manufactures, purchases, installs and maintains all street and traffic control signs on all Borough roads. However, there are certain signs the Borough does not install or maintain. These signs are installed or maintained by individuals, homeowners associations, or subdivision owners.

Road sign criteria is as follows:

SignMaintained by BoroughMaintained by OthersCriteria
Street Name Yes No Only 1 sign per street. No cross signs unless a major intersection
Street Name No Subdivider On newly constructed subdivision roads
Stop
Yield
No Outlet		 Yes No As needed
Stop
Yield
No Outlet		 No Subdivider On newly constructed subdivision roads
School Bus Stop Ahead Yes No As requested by School District Transportation
Speed Yes No On major roads maintained by Borough
Speed No Individuals or Homeowners Associations On approval by Engineering Division Manager. Borough to provide posts and install. Speed limits desired other than state or borough standards require approval by the Public Works Director
Handicap
Blind
Children at Play		 No Individuals or Homeowners Associations Installed on private property. Need Borough Encroachment Permit if in Borough right-of-way
Curve
Steep Grade
Caution		 Yes No On major roads maintained by Borough
Curve
Steep Grade
Caution		 No Subdivider On newly constructed subdivision roads if required
Large Signs No Individuals or Homeowners Associations Need Borough Encroachment Permit if in Borough right-of-way

Standards

The Borough follows Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT/PF) standards. Those standards are the MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices) with the Alaska Supplement.

Placement

Standard placement of signs is to be 12' from the shoulder of the road with bottom of sign 5 to 7 feet above the shoulder level of the road. When going from a minor to a major road, sign should be placed on the right side. Individuals should contact us (861-7755) for locating placement of signs other than at this standard placement.

Sign Replacement

A large portion of the sign maintenance budget is drained by replacement of signs that have been vandalized or stolen. Vandals and/or the thieves will be prosecuted if caught. We request that members of the public help us minimize waste of taxpayer funds by reporting any observed vandalism or theft. To report down or missing signs in your area call (907) 861-7755 to speak with the Road Services Division.