Marshall
Marshall, AK · Traffic & Transit
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State says the Seward Highway project will make it safer. Critics call it a boondoggle.
The Alaska Department of Transportation is planning major changes to the stretch of the Seward Highway between Anchorage and Girdwood. State officials say the project will make important improvements on a dangerous stretch of road. But the plan is raising the hackles of some Anchorage policymakers, who say it’s the wrong fix in the wrong place.
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No, ‘First Dave,’ I won’t be changing my position on Safer Seward
Over the past weekend, an engineer who works for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (AKDOT&PF), who happens to be married to Anchorage Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, asked a question on social media, in the wake of a tragic traffic accident. Dave Hemstreet wrote, “I wonder if the Assembly Members on AMATS will reconsider their position on Safer Seward in light of the horrible accident on the Sterling.”
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Major crash closes Sterling Highway in both directions, injures 4 people
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Four people were injured in a head-on collision on Sterling Highway on Wednesday, according to Alaska State Troopers. Alaska State Troopers received a report at 2:33 p.m. of a head-on collision at mile 164 of Sterling Highway in Anchor Point, which closed the highway for just over three hours.
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Emergency culvert failure closes Seward Highway lane in Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The northbound left lane of the Seward Highway is temporarily closed about 500 feet south of Huffman Bridge after a culvert began failing, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities said. The northbound right lane remains open to traffic. Emergency repairs are underway and are...
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Anchorage to reduce Denali Street lanes in pilot project for winter snow storage
A stretch of Denali Street in Anchorage will soon have a new look as the city begins a pilot project ahead of winter. The Municipality plans to reduce the roadway from five lanes to three lanes between Northern Lights Boulevard and Tudor Road. City officials say the additional space will...
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Higher diesel prices are affecting Anchorage drivers and businesses
Higher diesel prices are beginning to impact both drivers and businesses in Anchorage, as fuel costs continue to climb amid global market uncertainty. Paul Aldridge, who is visiting Alaska from Florida, owns several diesel-powered vehicles and said he continues to prefer diesel despite rising prices. “I got boats, I got...
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At $20, Anchorage’s parking tickets are a bargain. That could be about to change.
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Residents weigh in on downtown's new long-term parking option
EasyPark says that a growing downtown is one of the reasons behind its new long-term parking program. The long-term parking will take place on the fifth floor of the Fifth Avenue parking garage, where people will pay about $200 a month for a spot. Liam Kraft, who works downtown, says he supports the idea because he believes it could open up more street parking. He says parking is already a challenge, particularly for those who work downtown.
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Anchorage garage launches long-term parking option for vehicles and trailers
Finding a place to store a vehicle or trailer for an extended period just got easier in downtown Anchorage. EasyPark is now offering long-term parking at the 5th Avenue parking garage, giving residents and visitors a secure option for storing vehicles, trailers, or seasonal equipment. The new program is designed...
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Alaska grandfather’s miniature railroad continues running 50 years later
WASILLA, Alaska (Aging Untold) — A miniature railroad a grandfather built more than five decades ago continues to draw families to the woods outside Anchorage. Three and a half miles of track wind through tunnels, over bridges and past scale-model towns on 18 acres. Jack Klingbeil and his wife...
Alaskas News Source
Crash near Eagle River Loop Road closes Glenn Highway in both directions
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Efforts underway to improve Seward Highway safety
If you were driving the Seward Highway over the holiday weekend, you may have found yourself stuck in miles of backed-up traffic. That came just days after a second fatal crash on the highway this summer. The incidents have renewed concerns about safety along one of Southcentral Alaska’s busiest roads.
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Traffic starts to build up on Seward Highway leading up to holiday weekend
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Traffic has been building up on the Seward Highway as people start their Fourth of July celebrations. People have reported to Alaska’s News Source that traffic has been stalling around Potter Marsh but clears up after Beluga Point. Anchorage Police Department states that it’s just...
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Alaska Closes The Last Gap In A Charging Corridor From Anchorage To Fairbanks
A few summers ago, Mark Wiggin was two hours north of Anchorage on a family road trip when his Tesla flashed a warning to turn around and head home. There were no known charging stations nearby. Wiggin, a former deputy commissioner at the Alaska Department of Natural Resources and the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Chugach Electric Association, found a campground outlet, begged someone to let him park beside their camper for a slow charge, and plugged in while his family hiked. “I was literally sweating,” he told the Anchorage Daily News.
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Mat-Su roundabout construction closes Palmer intersection through July
Drivers in the Mat-Su Borough should expect delays as construction continues on a major intersection improvement project near Palmer. Construction is underway on a new roundabout at the intersection of Trunk Road and Fishhook-Willow Road in the Palmer area. Officials say the project is designed to improve safety along the...
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AROUND ALASKA: Slow Down, Group Photo, and Still Snowing!
Fishing season has prompted a speed limit reduction along the Sterling Highway near Kasilof. As of Monday, the speed limit has temporarily dropped from 55 to 45 miles per hour on the Sterling Highway between Mileposts 108.9 and 109.9. That's right near the Kasilof River Bridge. According to DOT, this is because of increased pedestrian activity in the area due to the Kasilof River dipnet fishery and peak fishing season.
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Tudor, Muldoon roads safety efforts gain momentum in Anchorage
State transportation officials are considering lowering speed limits along Tudor and Muldoon roads following a series of deadly crashes on one of Anchorage’s busiest corridors. The corridor carries between 20,000 and 30,000 vehicles each day. According to the Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT), there were 2,224 crashes along Tudor...