The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has issued a safety reminder for drivers traveling through the Trunk Road and Palmer-Fishhook Road intersection in the Mat-Su Valley, urging motorists to stop at the white line to improve visibility and ensure safer travel.
When approaching Palmer-Fishhook Road from Trunk Road, drivers are advised to pull all the way forward and stop at the painted white line. According to DOT&PF engineers, this position offers the best field of vision for spotting oncoming traffic, reducing the risk of collisions.
Stopping too far back from the white line, officials warn, can significantly reduce visibility, especially in winter months when snow berms and low sunlight can obscure approaching vehicles.
DOT&PF also addressed community questions about the extra material along the shoulder of the intersection. The agency clarified that the material is part of the ongoing roundabout construction project, which is being left in place to settle over the winter. Construction work is expected to resume next summer as part of broader improvements in the area.
To enhance safety ahead of the winter driving season, crews have repainted the white line and reactivated the intersection lights. DOT&PF engineers recently conducted a site visit to evaluate sightlines for vehicles stopping at the correct position and confirmed that visibility is clear when drivers stop at the designated line.
Motorists are reminded that observing these guidelines is crucial for maintaining safe travel conditions through one of the Mat-Su Valley’s busiest intersections.
For more information and updates on the Palmer-Fishhook and Trunk Road roundabout project, visit the official Alaska DOT&PF project page.
News Source: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facility
