A mudslide blocked the road near mile 21 of the Glacier highway Friday. A DOT spokesman said there could be more slides as the rainy season progresses.
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Former Commissioner Marc Luiken appointed DOT chief
There’s a new boss at the state agency overseeing, roads, airports and ferries. Marc Luiken is the commissioner of the Department of Transportation.
Will DOT changes help or hurt the ferry system?
Could the firing of three top state transportation officials put the Alaska Marine Highway at risk? That’s what some ferry supporters are asking.
DOT commissioner resigns after road conflict
Alaska Transportation Commissioner Pat Kemp has resigned at the request of Gov. Bill Walker.
Cost, avalanche danger high on Juneau Access opponents’ concerns
At a public hearing, locals spoke out nearly 4-to-1 against transportation officials’ effort to extend the capital city’s main road 48 miles farther north.
Open house, public hearing tomorrow on Juneau Access
Tuesday’s open house on the Juneau Access Improvements Project begins at 1 p.m. and the public hearing at 5 p.m. in Centennial Hall.
DOT to start herbicide spraying in Southeast
It will be the first time the DOT has applied herbicides in southeast Alaska since the state eliminated public review requirements in 2013.
Roads, ferries, airports: Meetings spotlight Southeast transportation plan
Southeast Alaskans can learn more about regional transportation projects at a series of meetings starting Aug. 6.
Kito: Will there be enough return on Juneau Access to justify investment?
The draft supplemental environmental impact statement for a road out of Juneau is now under review by the Federal Highway Administration.
Burst water pipe likely cause for Skagway ferry dock sinking
State transportation officials agree that a burst water pipe likely caused the Skagway ferry dock to sink last month.