Department staff say it was one of their most complex drone missions ever.
Glacial Outburst Flooding
Juneau’s Back Loop Bridge reopens two weeks after flood damage
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities announced Tuesday that the emergency bridge work is complete. Engineers say the bridge is safe for the public.
Outburst, Episode 4: Stay or go
Some residents feel they have no choice but to cut their losses and leave. Others hope to stay, pointing to investments they’ve made into their homes and the tight-knit Juneau community.
Juneau engineers inspect temporary levee for damage
The city is looking at every HESCO block and will issue a report on the damage to inform repairs and improvements.
Some flood zone residents worry Juneau’s temporary levee won’t hold next year
City officials say the HESCO barriers sustained around $1 million in damage during the 2025 glacial outburst flood.
Back Loop Bridge remains closed, recovery effort ongoing after record-breaking flooding
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities says emergency bridge repairs are currently underway, but it did not have a timeline for when it will reopen to the public.