(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) — The Dalton Highway has reopened to traffic after an 18-day closure caused by massive spring breakup flooding. Traffic began moving on the road at 8 a.m. this morning. The highway is open to two-way traffic, but drivers will encounter a section with flaggers and pilot car at Mile 412-414. The road remains […]
(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) — With repairs progressing on the Dalton Highway, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) has set a tentative reopening date of Friday, June 5. This date is dependent on weather and repair progression, among other factors. ADOT&PF warns travelers that the road surface will be rough and narrow through the flood […]
(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) — Sunday evening, during the daily briefing, Mike Coffey, Maintenance and Operations Director for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, could barely contain his enthusiasm as he shared with the Dalton Unified Incident Command that flood levels had dropped enough to start repair work immediately. “This is a good day,” said Coffey. “Over […]
(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) — At 12 a.m. Monday morning, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) closed the Dalton Highway at MP 394-403 due to extreme flooding of the road. Water up to 2 feet deep has been reported over the road, and with warm temperatures forecast through this week, the water level is expected […]