Saxman
Saxman, AK · Traffic & Transit
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Calhoun Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Closed
The pedestrian bridge and stairs over Calhoun Avenue in Downtown Juneau are now closed following a recent inspection by bridge engineers at the Alaska Department of Transportation. The bridge was built in 1977 and has been determined to have exceeded its useful life. Access to the bridge is closed for safety. Future demolition or replacement decisions are yet to be determined.
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Capital Transit Begins Fall Service on October 5
In the summer, Capital Transit expands its service through funding from the Marine Passenger Fee Program. Beginning Monday, October 5, Capital Transit is returning to its regular, year-round service. Passengers should expect the following changes:. Seasonal Changes. Core Service routes on Sundays will start later in the morning and end...
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Juneau’s Goldbelt Tram reopening still in limbo after crash this spring
The popular Goldbelt Tram up Mount Roberts in downtown Juneau has been closed off to riders for the entire summer after a crash in April. Now, Juneau’s cruise ship tourism season is coming to a close in just a few short weeks. Goldbelt Incorporated President and CEO McHugh Pierre said the company is still waiting for a major part to arrive from France. It’s still a toss-up whether the tram will open before the last ship leaves on Oct. 6.
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Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail) Temporarily Closed for Critical Pedestrian Bridge Repairs
Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail) Temporarily Closed for Critical Pedestrian Bridge Repairs. Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei (Brotherhood Bridge Trail) is partially closed starting today, September 25 through Wednesday, September 30 for critical repairs to the Dimond Park Footbridge. During construction, construction crews and large trucks will be moving on Kaxdigoowu...
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Juneau’s Egan and Vanderbilt intersection reopens after months-long closure
Juneau’s Egan and Vanderbilt intersection is back open after months of construction. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities announced it reopened Saturday afternoon. Sonny Mauricio, a spokesperson for the department, said the changes were made due to safety concerns at the intersection. “With any safety project, we...
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Juneau school year starts next month without early release Mondays, possible busing changes
The upcoming school year is less than one month away. District leadership said operations will remain largely the same, though there will be no more early release days for elementary schools and bus routes may change slightly. The Juneau School Board decided in May to end early release Mondays. That...
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Pavement Rehabilitation on Anka Street and Keegan Drive Begins Next Week
Pavement Rehabilitation on Anka Street and Keegan Drive Begins Next Week. Pavement rehabilitation on Anka Street begins on Monday, July 13, and on Keegan Street on Friday, July 17. Construction is expected to last until Monday, August 3, 2026 depending on weather. Work on both streets includes the removal of the existing asphalt pavement, minor drainage improvement, roadway regrading, and new asphalt pavement.
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Goldbelt Tram to remain closed indefinitely following incident last month
The popular Goldbelt Tram in downtown Juneau will remain closed as it undergoes repairs and inspections, according to Goldbelt Inc. President and CEO McHugh Pierre. The tram has been closed since late April after a tram car came to an abrupt halt at its bottom terminal. The incident sent two employees to the hospital with injuries.
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Goldbelt Tram will remain closed for weeks following incident that sent two employees to hospital
The Goldbelt Tram in downtown Juneau will remain closed for at least the next three weeks. That’s after a tram car came to an abrupt halt at its bottom terminal last week, sending two employees to the hospital for injuries. The tram will now be closed through May 24.
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Make Room for Spring Road Maintenance
As the snow from this record-setting winter melts, the City and Borough of Juneau’s (CBJ) Streets & Fleets Maintenance division reminds Juneau residents to make room on the road for our crews. The division is out in full force patching potholes, clearing snow berms, and keeping storm drains running. If you see CBJ staff working on a road issue, be sure to give space, drive slowly, and obey traffic signage.
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Juneau Residents Invited to Complete the Safe Streets For All Public Survey & Provide Comments by April 8
Juneau Residents Invited to Complete the Safe Streets For All Public Survey & Provide Comments by April 8. The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) invites residents to share their insights into ways to improve the safety of Juneau’s streets and roadways by completing the Safe Streets for All Public Survey and comment map available at bit.ly/CBJSafeStreets by April 8.
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Juneau roadway reopens after nearly two-day closure
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Thane Road in Juneau has reopened following a nearly two-day long closure after an avalanche came down close to the road Tuesday. The avalanche was captured by a DOT camera showing a huge powder cloud roaring down the mountain. DOT Spokesperson Sonny Mauricio said conditions on Wednesday were still considered hazardous.
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City seeks public feedback for plan to improve Juneau’s road safety
Juneau residents will have multiple opportunities this week to provide feedback about how and where they’d like to see changes to better the capital city’s roadways for all users. The city is hosting three open house events to invite the public to learn more about its Safe Streets...
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Street Light Outage at Stephen Richards & Riverside Drive – Use Caution
UPDATE (January 2, 5:40 p.m.) – The streetlight has been fixed and is now fully operational. The streetlight at the four-way intersection of Stephen Richards and Riverside Drive is experiencing and issue and currently operating on “flash mode.” City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Streets officials are aware of the issue and working to resolve it as quickly as possible.