Crews are continuing efforts to reopen the Klondike Highway after two avalanches came down onto the roadway, blocking travel and creating hazardous conditions.
According to transportation officials, avalanche debris remains on the highway, and clearing operations are complex due to ongoing safety concerns in the area. Officials said the work is expected to take several days, and there is no estimated time of reopening at this point.
Avalanche response and cleanup require careful monitoring of surrounding slopes to ensure conditions are safe for crews to operate heavy equipment. As a result, progress may be slow as teams balance roadway access with worker safety.
Travelers are advised to avoid the area and make alternate plans while the closure remains in effect. Officials emphasized that reopening will only occur once conditions allow safe passage for the public.
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Updates on the Klondike Highway closure and cleanup progress will be shared as work continues. The latest road conditions and official advisories are available at 511.alaska.gov.
Authorities thanked the public for their patience and understanding as crews work through challenging winter conditions to safely restore access along the Klondike Highway.
