This Day in Alaska History-October 19th, 1951
DOT&PF Awards $29 Million for Kenai Spur Highway Upgrades
(ANCHORAGE, Alaska) — Kenai residents will have a safer highway with a recently-awarded Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) construction contract for Phase II of the Kenai Spur Highway Rehabilitation Project. Work is scheduled to begin in spring 2026 on the segment between Sports Lake Road and Swires Road, with substantial completion expected […]
Parks Hwy Closed MP 315-332
The Parks Highway is closed in both directions from mile 315 to 332 (between Nenana and Fairbanks) as firefighters manage wildland fires in the area. This closure is expected to last for several hours. Please do not drive through this area and give room for wildland firefighters and first responders on the roadway. As always, […]
Governor Dunleavy Signs State Disaster Declaration for Dalton Highway Flood Damage
Emergency repairs complete, highway reopened and work continues. (Fairbanks, Alaska) — Governor Michael Dunleavy signed a State Disaster Declaration in response to flooding that caused extensive damage along the Dalton Highway corridor between Mileposts (MP) 315 and 404 this week. The declaration activates emergency response authorities and unlocks critical resources to expedite permanent repairs on […]