Alaska 511: Road Conditions & Traffic
Alaska has 65 active road incidents (5 critical). Including 58 constructions, 4 accidents, 3 closures. Updated every 15 minutes.
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Active Incidents
5
Critical
0
Weather Alerts
Trucking Industry — Alaska
6,570Active Carriers
26,954Registered Drivers
83,740Power Units
520HazMat 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 real-time Alaska road conditions using Trucker Route's live map which displays active incidents, closures, and construction updated every 15 minutes. You can also call 511 from any phone in Alaska to reach the Alaska Department of Transportation's automated road condition hotline.
What is the 511 number for Alaska?
Dial 5-1-1 from any phone in Alaska for automated road condition reports, highway closures, and traffic updates from the Alaska Department of Transportation. The service is free and available 24/7. You can also visit Alaska's 511 page on Trucker Route for real-time data.
Are there any road closures in Alaska today?
Alaska currently has 65 active road incidents, including 3 closures and 58 construction zones. View all incidents on our interactive map for exact locations and details.
What weather alerts are active in Alaska?
There are currently no active weather alerts for Alaska. Weather data is sourced from the National Weather Service and updated in real-time.
Recent Earthquakes in Alaska (5)
M4.5 — 41 km SW of Karluk, Alaska
Depth: 57.9 km · Aug 17, 08:35 PM
M4.1 — 138 km SW of Adak, Alaska
Depth: 18.7 km · Aug 19, 08:22 AM
M3.9 — Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
Depth: 119.9 km · Aug 19, 04:49 PM
M3.7 — 275 km ESE of Attu Station, Alaska
Depth: 20.0 km · Aug 19, 07:25 AM
M3.7 — Rat Islands, Aleutian Islands, Alaska
Depth: 28.2 km · Aug 19, 12:12 PM
Active Incidents (65)
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
Wildfire on Alaska Hwy Eastbound 1.33 Mi East of mile marker 1315
Alaska Hwy
03:25 PM
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
Drainage Maintenance on W Tudor Rd Westbound from Harrison St to Minnesota Dr. 1 Left lane closed. 7/17/2026 9:00 AM to 8/31/2026 9:00 AM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day
W Tudor Rd
05:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Maintenance on Bear Lake Rd Both Directions Near Woodrow St 8/19/2026 8:36 AM to 8/19/2026 4:00 PM Wed: Active all day
Bear Lake Rd
04:36 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Maintenance on Seward Hwy Both Directions Near mile marker 5 8/19/2026 8:34 AM to 8/19/2026 4:00 PM Wed: Active all day
Seward Hwy
04:34 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Maintenance on Nash Rd Both Directions Near mile marker 1 8/19/2026 8:32 AM to 8/19/2026 4:00 PM Wed: Active all day
Nash Rd
04:32 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Maintenance on McLay Rd Both Directions Near E End Rd 8/19/2026 8:20 AM to 8/19/2026 5:00 PM Wed: Active all day
McLay Rd
04:20 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Road Maintenance on W Parks Hwy Both Directions from mile marker 57 to mile marker 53 8/19/2026 9:00 AM to 8/19/2026 5:00 PM Wed: Active all day
W Parks Hwy
05:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Asphalt Patching on S Lake Louise Rd Both Directions from mile marker 2 to mile marker 18 8/19/2026 6:42 AM to 8/19/2026 7:00 PM Wed: Active all day
S Lake Louise Rd
02:42 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Rock Fall on Seward Hwy Northbound from mile marker 111 to mile marker 110.5. Lane Affected. 8/19/2026 8:30 AM to 8/19/2026 4:30 PM Wed: Active all day
Seward Hwy
04:30 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Drainage Maintenance on E Tudor Rd All Directions Near Laurel St 9/12/2026 6:00 AM to 9/21/2026 6:00 AM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day
E Tudor Rd
02:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Island Contractors begins work on Halibut Point Rd near Peterson Ave Aug 18, 2026, daily 7am-7pm for ~6 weeks. Sidewalk replacement, pedestrian lighting & paving. Expect delays; Peterson Ave may close with detours. Use caution, follow flaggers. Info: 907-500-9041.
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
PRINCE OF WALES: Striping and rumble strip work on Big Salt Lake Rd., N. POW Hwy. and Thorne Bay Rd. through mid-September. Flaggers and pilot car in use, expect delays. Follow all signs. Details: 511.alaska.gov
North Prince of Wales Road
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
Lewis Reef Rd tunnel work (lighting/fire suppression upgrades) began Aug 16. Flaggers on site. Work hours: 7am-5:30pm, Mon-Sat. Expect short holds for one-lane traffic thru tunnel. Details: 511.Alaska.Gov
Terminal Way/Gravina Island Access Road
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge inspections on Parks Hwy Both Directions At Rex Bridge. 1 Right lane closed. 8/21/2026 7:00 AM to 8/23/2026 6:00 PM Fri, Sat, Sun: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Parks Hwy
03:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge inspections on Parks Hwy Both Directions At Tanana River Bridge in Nenana. 1 Right lane closed. 8/18/2026 7:00 AM to 8/20/2026 6:00 PM Tue, Wed, Thu: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Parks Hwy
03:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Utility Work on Ohlson Mountain Rd Westbound Near Lookout Ridge Ave 8/4/2026 8:00 AM to 8/29/2026 5:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day
Ohlson Mountain Rd
04:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
PARKS HWY MP 206-209 RECONSTRUCTION: Be alert to road crews active Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. between MP 206 and MP 209. Motorists should expect flagger and pilot car operations and should watch for workers and equipment on the shoulder. Expect delays.
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 7 a.m. - 7 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
Utility Work on Kalifornsky Beach Rd Both Directions Near mile marker 16 7/27/2026 8:00 AM to 8/28/2026 5:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day
Kalifornsky Beach Rd
04:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Klondike Hwy night work, MP 4.8-5.4, Mon-Sat. 7-11pm: lane closures, flagging, 10-min delays. 11pm-7am: FULL CLOSURE. MP 5.0 pull-off closed. Info: sgyrockfall.com
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
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Last updated: Aug 19, 2026, 4:59 PM ET
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