As campaign season heats up, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) urges all Alaskans, candidates, and campaign teams to adhere to state and federal laws prohibiting the placement of campaign signs within DOT&PF-managed right of ways.
Placing signs on state highway right of ways poses significant safety risks by impairing visibility, distracting drivers, and obstructing the safe movement of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians. These signs also pose crash hazards and can delay or restrict essential maintenance activities. To mitigate these risks, DOT&PF will continue to remove noncompliant signs, prioritizing the removal of objects that impede visibility or movement, especially near intersections or driveways.
It is important to note that the prohibition does not extend to small, temporary signs on private property. These signs must be less than 32 square feet (4’ by 8’) and authorized by the property owner or occupant without compensation.
For any signs removed by DOT&PF, candidates can contact the relevant regional office to inquire about sign recovery:
Central Region Right of Way, Anchorage Office: 907.269.0700
Northern Region Right of Way, Fairbanks Office: 907.451.5400
Southcoast Region Right of Way, Juneau Office: 907.465.4499
Candidates are encouraged to visit the DOT&PF website for more detailed information on legal sign placements and to view boundary maps by clicking here.
DOT&PF is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all Alaskans during this election season and appreciates the cooperation of all Alaskans, candidates, and campaign teams in adhering to these regulations.