Alaska 511 Traveler Information

06/01/2026

📍 Glacier Highway Chip Seal — Week of June 1 Update

Here's what to expect on the road this week:

🚧 Auke Lake area 500 feet of chip seal going in front of Auke Lake. While crews work:

- Speed reduced to 35 MPH from MP 10.7 to 10.9
- Auke Lake parking lot closed from the afternoon of Tuesday, June 2 to the morning of Wednesday, June 3 (dates and times subject to change)
- Lane closures, flagging, and delays up to 10 minutes
- Pilot car operations reducing speeds to 15 MPH

🚧 South of the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal Pavement repair underway.

- Lane closures, flagging, and delays up to 10 minutes

Plan a little extra time if you're traveling through these areas, and thanks for your patience while we improve the road.

📲 Stay up to date:
Real-time traffic impacts at 511.alaska.gov
Project info and updates at jnuglacierhwy.com

05/27/2026

UPDATE, 11:20 am - The inbound traffic backup has cleared. Lanes will be configured for two-lane, outbound traffic this afternoon.

UPDATE, 9:55 am - The Zipper Machine is running and the lane configuration is going to be adjusted to accommodate backed up traffic.

ORIGINAL POST, 9:09 am - Glenn Highway Advisory: There is only a single-lane open for inbound traffic. The Road Zipper machine is not currently running. Updates will be provided as soon as they are available.

For most up-to-date information please check 511.alaska.gov

05/24/2026

Head's up Sterling Highway travelers!

UPDATE: the highway has been repaired and all lanes have reopened. Thank you for your patience.

Original Post 5/23: Good morning fellow Memorial Day weekend travelers! We have a lane closure on the Sterling Highway MP 150.6 near Stariski Creek due to a sink hole. Maintenance is on scene so please be alert to traffic control and watch for crews.

05/08/2026

✅ Klondike Highway is OPEN

The avalanche hazard reduction mission between mileposts 6.6 and 14.8 is complete and the Klondike Highway is back open to traffic.

Thank you to everyone who planned ahead, adjusted travel schedules, and helped spread the word — and a big thanks to our DOT&PF avalanche team and M&O crews for safely carrying out the mission.

Travel safely, and continue to monitor 511.alaska.gov for real-time conditions.

05/07/2026

⚠️ ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE — Klondike Highway | Thursday, May 7

The Klondike Highway will be closed between mileposts 6.6 and 14.8 from approximately 3:00 – 6:00 PM tomorrow, Thursday, May 7 for avalanche hazard reduction work.

Earlier this week, during a previously conducted avalanche hazard reduction mission, an avalanche covered a section of the highway. DOT&PF is conducting this follow-up work to reduce the remaining hazard in the corridor.

If debris reaches the road during the operation, the closure may be extended to allow for safe removal.

Please plan ahead. Check 511.alaska.gov for real-time updates.

05/05/2026

🚧 Whittier Tunnel Closure Notice 🚧

TODAY, the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel (Whittier Tunnel) will be closed from Noon – 2:00 PM for emergency services training, and again on Friday, May 8.

Last openings before closures on May 5 and May 8:
⬇️ Whittier: 11:00 AM
⬆️ Bear Valley: 11:30 AM

First openings after closure:
⬇️ Whittier: 2:00 PM
⬆️ Bear Valley: 2:30 PM

Please plan to adjust your travel schedule during these times. Visit 511.alaska.gov for current traffic updates.

05/01/2026

⚠️ TRAVEL ADVISORY - SEWARD HWY MP 70-75 ⚠️

Blizzard conditions and difficult driving conditions on the Seward Highway between mileposts 70 and 75 near Turnagain Pass.

Drivers should expect winter driving conditions in this area with poor visibility, icy road surfaces, vehicles off the road, and emergency vehicles in the area.

05/01/2026

Hey 👋

We’ll be working on the Airport Pedestrian Bridge for scheduled maintenance. This work will help strengthen the bridge, and crews with equipment will be in the area.

📅 Friday, May 1 through Sunday, May 3
🕒 6 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Traffic will be reduced to one lane at a time, shifting throughout the day. Please be aware of changing traffic patterns. Pedestrian access to the bridge will remain open during this work.

🚧 Please drive slow and watch out for our crews. 🚧

Thank you for your patience while we complete this important work!

04/13/2026

🌱 Spring is here in the Northern Region, which means seasonal weight restrictions are going into effect !

🚛 During spring thaw, road surfaces lose strength and become more susceptible to damage. To protect our roadways and keep them in good condition for everyone, weight limits are put in place.

Before you travel, check current and upcoming restrictions at https://dot.alaska.gov/mscvc/pages/weightrestrictions.shtml

📲And as always, check 511 before you go for the latest road conditions and travel advisories.

03/09/2026

⚠️ Traffic Alert – Kenai River Bridge in Soldotna ⚠️

The westbound lane of the Kenai River Bridge in (Sterling Highway MP 96) is currently closed after an approximately 8-foot section of steel from the bridge abutment came loose and was damaged during snow plowing operations.

For safety, traffic has been reduced to one lane with signage directing drivers to merge left. Please slow down, watch for crews, and use caution in the area.
DOT&PF crews are assessing the damage. More information, including a timeline for repairs, will be shared as it becomes available.