Crews to rehab new pavement on North Douglas Highway
State Department of Transportation Spokesman Jeremy Woodrow says the pavement settled more than expected atop new culverts installed during work out North Douglas Highway last year.
Left turns at Fred Meyer & Yandukin re-open
Works crews opened Egan Drive left turn lanes this morning at Fred Meyer and Yandukin Drive.
Juneau’s new boat lift arrives in Auke Bay
The hydraulic lift is capable of hoisting vessels up to 45-tons and 65-feet in length out of the water. It arrived at the Auke Bay Commercial Loading Facility on Friday, and is already attracting attention from passersby. But it’ll probably be another three months before it’s fully operational.
Capital Transit proposes route change
Capital Transit wants to hear from bus passengers on a proposal to provide bus service on Riverside Drive in the Mendenhall Valley.
Egan Drive construction begins Monday
Work begins Monday (June 25) to reconstruct left turn lanes at the Fred Meyer / Yandukin Drive intersection of Egan Drive, which has a long history of accidents, according to the state Transportation Department.
Alaska Highway remains treacherous in Yukon
The road is closed between Watson Lake and Teslin due to a mudslide and washout. One lane reopened this morning between Haines Junction and Destruction Bay, after that section was closed Friday. Officials warn it could close again on short notice if conditions worsen.
Bus waiting area reopens
The Downtown Transportation Center waiting area has reopened.
Capital Transit fares to increase
City bus fares will go up next month. The Juneau Assembly has approved the rate increase for adult and student passes as well as cash fares and tokens.
1,000 sign petition opposing Auke Bay roundabout
It will likely be fall before a traffic revision at Auke Bay is finalized. But state DOT officials say they are listening to local concerns.
Assembly to consider closing Shattuck Way
Shattuck Way may become the latest pedestrian walkway in downtown Juneau.
