Alaska 511: Road Conditions & Traffic

M4.2 — 92 km SE of False Pass, Alaska

M3.9 — 295 km WSW of Adak, Alaska

M3.5 — 32 km WNW of Ivanof Bay, Alaska

M3.4 — 73 km SSE of Adak, Alaska

M3.3 — 206 km SE of Chiniak, Alaska

KETCHIKAN SAYLES/GORGE STREET VIADUCT: Sayles Street and Gorge Street are fully CLOSED to vehicles through the fall 2026. Pedestrian access to residences will be maintained. Crews working 7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Saturday.

GLENN HIGHWAY BRIDGE DECK PRESERVATION: The northbound (to Mat-Su) on-ramp from Birchwood Loop Road to the Glenn Hwy will be CLOSED for 45 days starting April 18. To enter the Glenn Hwy DETOUR on the Old Glenn Hwy and enter at the next on-ramp. 

Closed for the season on Herman Leirer Rd Both Directions near Old Exit Glacier Rd. All lanes closed. 10/20/2025 8:00 AM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day

Lane Closure on Chiniak Hwy Southbound near mile marker 25

Pavement in Poor Condition on Alaska Hwy Both Directions from mile marker 1368 to mile marker 1380

Hazardous Driving Conditions on Elliott Hwy from mile marker 142 to mile marker 143

Warning on Steese Hwy All Directions from mile marker 128 to mile marker 161 Additional Restrictions: No Oversized Loads

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

DE ARMOUN RD E 140th AVE - HILLSIDE DR PAVEMENT PRESERVATION: Work on this project is expected to resume by late June. Crews will be replacing culverts and guardrail, paving the road, and applying new paint. 

COLD BAY TROUT CREEK CULVERTS WFL: Drivers and pedestrians should be alert to single-lane traffic through the work zone; follow yield signs. 

RICHARDSON HWY MP 346 CHENA FLOOD CONTROL BRIDGE REPLACEMENT: Be alert to crews working 6 days/week from 7AM to 5:30PM. Upcoming lane closures scheduled for May 18-21. 

JUNEAU GLACIER HWY CHIP SEAL: Be alert to 24-hour flagging operations with lane closures on Glacier Highway between the Back Loop Roundabout and Auke Bay Ferry Terminal. Expect 5-10 minute wait times.

RICHARDSON HWY MP 82-115: Beginning Monday, May 11, one-lane traffic on the Tazlina River Bridge. Flagging and pilot cars during the day and temporary traffic signal at night.

PARKS HWY NENANA RIVER BRIDGE AT MOODY (MP 243) Be alert to crews on the bridge Mon-Sat, 7AM to 5PM. Follow temporary traffic signals and drive slowly through the work zone. 

KETCHIKAN TONGASS AVE IMPROVEMENTS: Intersection at Washington St CLOSED and signal at Jefferson St turned off 4/30-5/1. Watch for flaggers. Temporary closures at side streets 5/1-5/2. Access to driveways and parking lots will be maintained.

SITKA SEAWALK PHASE II: Work is expected to begin the week of May 4 on Maksoutoff Way, Harbor Way, and Harbor Drive between Maksoutoff and Harbor Way.

PARKS HWY MP 319-325 RECONSTRUCTION: Be alert to crews and equipment in the area. Expect 24-hour pilot car operations with short delays.

Utility Work on Debarr Rd Westbound from Nichols St to Columbine Ct. 1 Right lane closed. 5/16/2026 9:00 AM to 5/18/2026 5:00 PM Mon, Sat, Sun: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Road Maintenance on W Tudor Rd Westbound from Harrison St to Minnesota Dr. 1 Left lane closed. 4/23/2026 8:36 AM to 6/30/2026 8:37 AM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day

PALMER-FISHHOOK & TRUNK ROAD: Be alert to flaggers and shoulder work from 7AM to 5PM. 

KETCHIKAN STEDMAN & DEERMOUNT ST: Be alert to one-way traffic and flaggers. No street parking in construction zone. Pedestrian should expect flaggers and changing access.

KETCHIKAN N TONGASS HWY: Watch for lane shifts and crews on shoulder between Ridgewood Street and Ward Cove. Max speed is 40 MPH through construction zone.

SEWARD MERIDIAN PKWY IMPROVEMENTS PHASE II: Starting Monday, April 20, watch for intermittent flagging operations on Bogard Road.

RICHARDSON HWY MP 167-173: Be alert to flaggers and pilot cars daily from 6AM to 6PM. Starting Monday, May 11 be alert to flaggers and pilot cars 24/7.

HAINES HWY RECONSTRUCTION PHASE 3 MP 20-25: Be alert to crews working Mon-Sat 5:30AM to 5:30PM. Expect one lane road with pilot cars and delays of up to 10 minutes. There will be no work over Memorial Day Weekend.

CHENA PUMP / CHENA RIDGE RESURFACING: Be alert to crews working at the Cripple Creek Bridge near the Pump House. Be alert to 24-hour operations, flaggers, and pilot cars. Crews will progress south headed out of town as work continues.

KACHEMAK DRIVE MP 0-3.5: Starting Monday, April 12 be alert to flagging and DELAYS. Two-way traffic will be maintained in the morning before 8AM to limit delays for morning commuters. Join us for a PUBLIC MEETING on Wednesday, April 15 at 6PM at Homer City Hall to learn more about the project. 

STATE ST PAVEMENT REHAB (SKAGWAY): Work continues between 1st and 7th Ave. Be alert to flaggers and temporary side street and alley closures.

KENAI SPUR REHABILITATION: SPORTS LAKE TO SWIRES: Starting 5/18, watch for utility crews working throughout corridor, flaggers on the path, and occasional one-lane traffic with 10-minute delays.

GLENN HIGHWAY BRIDGE DECK PRESERVATION:  The northbound bridge is CLOSED for 45 days as of Saturday, April 18. All traffic is on the southbound bridge. On Monday, May 11 there will be one lane of traffic in each direction from 10AM to noon, otherwise there are two lanes open in the peak traffic direction. Lanes are 11' wide and 45 MPH speed reduction is in effect.