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 […]
Strategic improvements advance for a critical cross-border transportation link (ANCHORAGE, Alaska) – New funding ensures that the Alaska Highway remains safe, reliable, and passable year-round—preserving access for travelers, freight haulers, and emergency services, sustaining Alaska’s vital overland connection to the Lower 48. The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has directed $7.2 million […]
Alaska State Troopers are reporting that a tragic fatal accident occurred near mile 161 of the Sterling Highway at 7:46 am on Tuesday morning. According to the report issued by AST, they were alerted to a vehicle upside down in the Anchor River. They immediately responded to the scene to find the driver deceased in […]
Travelers are encouraged to check road conditions at 511.alaska.gov before traveling (Fairbanks, Alaska) –The Denali Highway is now open for travel. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) will perform regular maintenance now through October 1. Beginning in mid-April, Cantwell and Paxson crews worked from either end of the 135-mile Denali Highway, meeting […]