Alaska 511: Road Conditions & Traffic
Alaska has 59 active road incidents (4 critical) and 1 weather alerts. Including 53 constructions, 3 closures, 3 accidents. Updated every 15 minutes.
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Active Incidents
4
Critical
1
Weather Alerts
Trucking Industry — Alaska
6,563Active Carriers
26,984Registered Drivers
83,475Power Units
524HazMat 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 59 active road incidents, including 3 closures and 53 construction zones. View all incidents on our interactive map for exact locations and details.
What weather alerts are active in Alaska?
There are currently 1 active NWS weather alert affecting Alaska, including Special Weather Statement. Weather alerts are sourced directly from the National Weather Service and updated in real-time.
Weather Alerts (1)
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 11 at 2:42PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Yukon Flats; White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River; Fortymile Country; Upper Tanana Valley; Delta Junction; Upper Chena River Valley; Tanana Flats; Eielson AFB and Salcha; Goldstre
Recent Earthquakes in Alaska (5)
M4.6 — 99 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Depth: 36.9 km · Aug 11, 08:49 AM
M4.4 — 98 km SSE of Sand Point, Alaska
Depth: 34.4 km · Aug 11, 09:36 AM
M4.1 — 163 km SW of Nikolski, Alaska
Depth: 36.9 km · Aug 11, 08:42 PM
M4.0 — 69 km SW of Attu Station, Alaska
Depth: 20.0 km · Aug 11, 09:26 AM
M3.9 — 59 km NE of Pedro Bay, Alaska
Depth: 147.2 km · Aug 11, 10:26 PM
Active Incidents (59)
CLOSURE
CHENA PUMP & CHENA RIDGE RESURFACING / CHENA SMALL TRACTS ROUNDABOUT: Chena Small Tracts intersection will be closed for pedestrian detour installation.
Chena Small Tracts Road
12:00 AM
CLOSURE
Juneau, AK - Vanderbilt Hill Rd CLOSED. Southbound Detour: Sunny Point Intersection. Northbound Detour: Hospital intersection. 45 MPH work zone approaching Egan-Vanderbilt intersection. Fines doubled.
Glacier Highway/Lemon 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
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 Thane Rd Both Directions from mile marker 3 to mile marker 1 8/12/2026 8:00 AM to 8/12/2026 4:00 PM Wed: Active all day
Thane Rd
04:00 PM
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
Utility Work on Scout Lake Loop Rd Both Directions Near Enbergs St 8/7/2026 8:00 AM to 8/14/2026 5:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day
Scout Lake Loop 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. - 5:30 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
Shoulder Work on E Hill Rd Westbound from Melody Rose Ln to Cottonwood Ln 7/30/2026 7:00 AM to 8/13/2026 7:00 PM Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: Active all day
E Hill Rd
03:00 PM
CONSTRUCTION
Klondike Hwy MP4.8-5.4: work continues 7pm-7am Mon-Fri. Delays up to 10 min 7pm-11pm; expect full road closures 11pm-7am. Milepost 5.0 pull-off closed during construction. Info: https://www.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
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.
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
YANKOVICH MILLER HILL ROAD RECONSTRUCTION & MULTI-USE PATH: Be alert to crews on Yankovich Road. Motorists should expect delays through the remainder of construction work.
Yankovich Road
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
CHENA PUMP & CHENA RIDGE RESURFACING: Be alert to crews and equipment in the area Monday - Sunday, 9AM to 7AM. There will be no traffic impacts from 7AM - 9AM on the weekdays.
Chena Ridge/Chena Pump Road
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Rezanof Dr Resurfacing: expect lane closures both directions between the Airport and W. Marine Way, Mon-Sat 7am-5pm. Flaggers directing traffic. Delays under 10 min each way. Sidewalks not affected. Drive safe and plan ahead.
NIE
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Rabbit Creek Overcrossing: This project has been extended to include additional repairs to the East upper stairways of the pedestrian overcrossing. Work will begin Monday, June 15th. Expect delays and lane closure on Brayton Dr between De Armoun Rd and Tradewind Dr.
Seward NB On-Ramp (De Armoun)
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
Seward Hwy MP 90-99: Construction will begin Sunday, August 2nd. Expect delays and nightly lane closures, flagging operations, and/or pilot car operations throughout the work zone.
Seward Highway
12:00 AM
CONSTRUCTION
DALTON HWY MP 247-289 AND 305-362: Be alert to crews and equipment moving south from 362 to 305 with alternating traffic control operations. Single lane flagger and pilot car operations will be in two-mile stretches throughout the area.
Dalton 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: Aug 12, 2026, 4:26 AM ET
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