In 2003 Mark Begich became mayor of Anchorage. He also owned the land on the east side of the Lake Otis and Tudor Intersection. Now this intersection could have never had the traffic problems resolved until current US Senator Mark Begich sold the land he owned at a good rate to complete the project. The Alaska State DOT also added some artwork to make the work real nice. Again Anchorage commuters thank you for help make a troubled intersection better.