Thane Road blocked due to an early morning avalanche that slid across the road all the way to Gastineau Channel. It could be 6 p.m. before they clear the road.
Transportation
Juneau airport body scanners start Jan. 23
TSA will begin using Advanced Imaging Technology at the Juneau International Airport on January 23rd.
ADOT awards contract for Juneau Access supplemental EIS
The Alaska Department of Transportation has selected HDR, Inc. to complete a supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Juneau Access project.
Slick roads cause accidents on Juneau roads
An accident at the Yandukin intersection closes Egan inbound at Fred Meyer for about 20 minutes this morning.
Truck loses load on Gold Street
No one was hurt this morning after a tractor trailer lost part of its load of lumber for the Basin Road trestle reconstruction project.
NTSB begins investigation into helicopter crash
National Transportation Safety Board investigators have started piecing together the cause of the weekend helicopter crash that killed William Zeman, of Juneau. Bad weather prevented a visit to the accident site until Tuesday. Senior Air Safety Investigator Clint Johnson says the ERA helicopter went down about six miles southwest of Iliamna. “We spent most of…
Fast ferry builders, AMHS trade shots in dispute over engine problems
The Alaska Marine Highway System says the engines being used in their two fast ferries are defective and builders of the ships knew it when they delivered the ships only six years ago. But the ferries’ builders say it’s not their fault.
Airport renovation project nearing completion
The Juneau Airport’s two-and-a-half-year terminal renovation project is coming to a close – a year later than expected and more than a million dollars over the original price tag.
Basin Road Trestle to be rebuilt
The old Basin Road trestle bridge will be rebuilt this winter.
State wants court to order fast ferry engine fix
Alaska’s Marine Highway System wants a court to order the fast-ferry builder to provide new engines for the ships. State officials say engines on the Fairweather and Chenega are wearing out far faster than their warranties promised.