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Alaska 511: Road Conditions & Traffic

Q: What is the 511 number for Alaska?

Dial 5-1-1 from a phone in Alaska for road conditions, closures and traffic reported by Alaska DOT&PF. Calls to 511 are free from most carriers. The same data is on Alaska 511 (https://511.alaska.gov).

Q: Are there any road closures in Alaska today?

Trucker Route is showing 51 active road incidents in Alaska, including 3 closures and 45 construction zones, from the feeds we collect. See exact locations on our interactive map, and Alaska 511 (https://511.alaska.gov) for the official Alaska DOT&PF picture. State DOT feeds are read every 15 minutes and this page is rebuilt every 30 minutes.

Alaska has 51 active road incidents (3 critical). Including 45 constructions, 3 closures, 3 accidents. Feeds read every 15 minutes, page rebuilt every 30 minutes.

51 Active Incidents

3 Critical

0 Weather Alerts

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Official source: Alaska 511, run by Alaska DOT&PF. Dialing 5-1-1 inside Alaska reaches the same reports by phone.

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Alaska has no chain mandate for trucks. See what the state does instead in a storm and where chains are still worth carrying.

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Trucking Industry: Alaska

6,592Active Carriers

27,081Registered Drivers

29,133Power Units

519HazMat Carriers

Source: FMCSA Company Census. View national statistics →

Fatal Crash Statistics: Alaska (2024)

63Fatal Crashes

70Total Fatalities

9Truck-Involved Fatal

10Truck Crash Fatalities

12Alcohol-Involved Fatal

Source: NHTSA FARS 2024. View national statistics →

Highway Infrastructure: Alaska (2024)

5,503Vehicle Miles Traveled (M)

17,654Highway Miles

1,080Interstate Miles

Source: FHWA Highway Statistics 2024. View national statistics →

Frequently Asked Questions: Alaska Road Conditions

How do I check Alaska road conditions?

You can check Alaska road conditions on Trucker Route's live map, which shows the incidents, closures and construction we receive. State DOT feeds are read every 15 minutes and this page is rebuilt every 30 minutes. Dialing 5-1-1 from a phone in Alaska reaches the Alaska DOT&PF road condition line, and the same reports are on Alaska 511.

What is the 511 number for Alaska?

Dial 5-1-1 from a phone in Alaska for road conditions, closures and traffic reported by Alaska DOT&PF. Calls to 511 are free from most carriers. The same data is on Alaska 511.

Are there any road closures in Alaska today?

Trucker Route is showing 51 active road incidents in Alaska, including 3 closures and 45 construction zones, from the feeds we collect. See exact locations on our interactive map, and Alaska 511 for the official Alaska DOT&PF picture. State DOT feeds are read every 15 minutes and this page is rebuilt every 30 minutes.

What weather alerts are active in Alaska?

There are currently no active weather alerts for Alaska. Alerts come from the National Weather Service, are read every 15 minutes and reach this page when it is rebuilt, every 30 minutes.

Recent Earthquakes in Alaska (5)

M4.4: 263 km WSW of Adak, Alaska

Depth: 17.6 km · Sep 26, 05:02 PM

M3.8: 136 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska

Depth: 23.3 km · Sep 25, 12:37 PM

M3.5: 123 km S of False Pass, Alaska

Depth: 11.9 km · Sep 26, 06:04 AM

M3.5: 126 km WSW of Adak, Alaska

Depth: 13.6 km · Sep 25, 05:10 AM

M3.3: 129 km E of Chignik, Alaska

Depth: 6.3 km · Sep 25, 08:31 PM

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FEMA Disaster Declarations: Alaska (1)

MUKLUK FIRE

Fire · Declared 8/18/2026

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Active Incidents (51)

CLOSURE

CHENA SMALL TRACTS ROUNDABOUT: Old Chena Ridge Road will be closed for the duration of the construction project.

Old Chena Ridge Road

12:00 AM

CLOSURE

CHENA PUMP & CHENA RIDGE RESURFACING / CHENA SMALL TRACTS ROUNDABOUT: Chena Small Tracts will be closed for the duration of the construction project.

Chena Small Tracts Road

12:00 AM

CLOSURE

SAYLES/GORGE ST VIADUCT: Sayles & Gorge St fully CLOSED to vehicles through fall 2026. Pedestrian access to homes maintained. Dawson begins placing permanent piling next week. Expect heavy equipment & delays on Water St; park elsewhere if possible. Work: 7am-5:30pm, Mon-Sat.

Gorge Street

12:00 AM

ACCIDENT

Sinkhole on S Parks Hwy Both Directions Near mile marker 110

S Parks Hwy

11:05 PM

ACCIDENT

Washout on W Petersville Rd Both Directions Near mile marker 18

W Petersville Rd

12:23 AM

ACCIDENT

Washout on N Fork Rd Northbound from Garcia Ave to Alamar Rd

N Fork Rd

05:09 PM

CONSTRUCTION

Road Maintenance on Steese Hwy Both Directions Near mile marker 93 9/29/2026 8:00 AM to 9/29/2026 12:00 PM Tue: Active all day

Steese Hwy

04:00 PM

CONSTRUCTION

Utility Work on Dalton Hwy Both Directions from mile marker 279 to mile marker 394 7/27/2026 12:01 AM to 9/30/2026 6:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Dalton Hwy

08:01 AM

CONSTRUCTION

PARKS HWY NENANA RIVER BRIDGE AT REX REPLACEMENT: Be alert to crews and equipment in the area from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. with traffic control operations.

Parks Highway

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

DOUGHCHEE AVENUE REHABILITATION: Be alert to crews and equipment in area. Please avoid the construction and use caution around the work crew.

Doughchee Avenue

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Road Maintenance on N Fork Rd Both Directions from Birch Haven Rd to Lichen St 9/14/2026 12:47 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day

N Fork Rd

08:47 PM

CONSTRUCTION

Utility Work on Gambell St Southbound from E 3rd Ave to mile marker 2 9/14/2026 12:00 AM to 10/31/2026 11:59 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day

Gambell St

08:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Utility Work on Crow Creek Rd Southbound Near Alyeska Hwy 9/28/2026 7:30 AM to 10/3/2026 5:30 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: Active all day

Crow Creek Rd

03:30 PM

CONSTRUCTION

DALTON HIGHWAY MP 315.5 PERMANENT REPAIRS: Be alert to crews and equipment from MP 314.5 to 316. Expect single-lane traffic and 24-hour flagging operations.

Dalton Highway

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Peterson Ave closed Sat 8/22 and Sun 8/23 for utility work near Halibut Point Rd. Detour in place. Halibut Point Road sidewalk and lighting project continues daily 7a-7p for about 6 weeks. Expect delays. Info: 907-500-9041 and 511.Alaska.Gov.

Halibut Point Road

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

DEERING AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS: Be alert to crews and equipment hauling material from various pits along Deering Road to the airport, Monday - Sunday, 6 p.m. - 8 a.m. Expect increased truck traffic and nighttime activity.

Front Street

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

CHENA SMALL TRACTS ROUNDABOUT: Be alert to equipment and crews working in the area. 24 hour traffic control is operational throughout the project area.

Chena Pump Road

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

KETCHIKAN LEWIS REEF ROAD TUNNEL LIGHTING & FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM: Be alert to crews and equipment Monday - Saturday from 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m with traffic control operations.

Terminal Way/Gravina Island Access Road

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

PARKS HWY MP 206-209: Be alert to road crews active Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Expect flagger and pilot car operations and watch for workers and equipment on the shoulder. Expect delays, loose gravel, reduced speeds, and narrow shoulders at MP 208.

Parks Highway

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

UNIVERSITY AVE SOUTH BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN FACILITY: Be alert to crews and equipment working on the East Ramp Road from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Monday - Saturday. Expect flagger and pilot car operations with traffic delays.

University Avenue

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Road Maintenance on Seward Hwy Both Directions from mile marker 75 to mile marker 69 8/4/2026 8:04 AM to 10/2/2026 6:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day

Seward Hwy

04:04 PM

CONSTRUCTION

KLONDIKE HIGHWAY ROCKFALL MITIGATION: Be alert to crews and equipment from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. at MP 4.8 to MP 5.4, Monday - Saturday. The pull-off at MP 5 will be closed during construction operations.

Klondike Highway

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

HiEx Construction begins stabilization/drainage work on Lutak Rd between MP 1.4 and 4 starting Fri July 24. Single-lane (southbound) closures with flaggers, 7am-6pm Mon-Sat through Oct 31. Expect delays up to 20 min. Questions? Project hotline: 907-766-3408

Haines Highway/Lutak Road

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

PARKS HIGHWAY MP 120 - CULVERT REPLACEMENT: Be alert to crews and equipment working in the area and intermittent flagging between 7AM and 6PM daily.

Parks Highway

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

PARKS HIGHWAY MP 119 - CULVERT REPLACEMENT: Be alert to crews and equipment working in the area and intermittent flagging between 7AM and 6PM daily.

Parks Highway

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

PARKS HWY MP 322-325 RECONSTRUCTION STAGE 2: Be alert to crews and equipment working in the area Monday - Saturday. Expect 24-hour pilot car operations.

Parks Highway

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

CHENA LAKE RECREATION AREA BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS: Be alert to crews, equipment, trucks, and flagging operations along the north end of Plack Road from Nelson to Gordon Road Monday - Saturday 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Plack Road

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

511 Alert: Rezanof Dr closed nightly 6PM-6AM, Wed 9/16 thru end of Sept, from Marine Way to Jack Hinkle Way. Detour via Shelikof St; flaggers assist local access. Light flagging also elsewhere on Rezanof evenings. Info: 511.Alaska.gov

NIE

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Seward Hwy MP 90-99: Expect delays and nightly lane closures, flagging operations, and/or pilot car operations throughout the work zone. Speed limit has been reduced to 55 MPH.

Seward Highway

12:00 AM

CONSTRUCTION

Victory Road Pavement Preservation: Work is nearly complete. Expect work for minor clean-up and sign installation with minimal traffic impacts.

Victory Bible Camp Road

12:00 AM

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Last updated: Sep 26, 2026, 10:02 PM ET

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