The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities reports that the Richardson Highway remains closed from mile point 218 to 234 due to washouts from flash flooding. DOT officials are expecting the closure to continue through the weekend, depending on local weather conditions.
Crews are mobilizing equipment to the site and continuing to work in the area to assess the damage so when the equipment arrives, they can get to work as soon as they can. They also are preparing to bring additional support for repairs but write that there’s a lot of work to do and it will take time.
NOTE: For Valdez travel, detour around the closure by using the Tok Cutoff and the Alaska Highway. Before you travel visit www.511.alaska.gov and review any local message boards in the areas.
