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Anchorage spring weight limits start April 20 for trucks over 10,000 pounds
Anchorage will impose seasonal truck weight restrictions starting April 20 to protect roads during spring breakup, with most streets limited to 50-75 percent of normal weight limits.
by Alaska News16h ago1 min readMunicipality of Anchorage1 viewAI
State seeks bids for Lake Hood Seaplane Base runway improvements
Alaska is seeking construction bids for runway and taxiway improvements at Anchorage's Lake Hood Seaplane Base, with bids due May 1, 2026.
by Alaska News4d ago1 min readAnchorage, Alaska3 viewsAI
ConocoPhillips seeks to renew North Slope road easement and upgrade
ConocoPhillips is seeking state approval to renew a North Slope road easement and upgrade the route with additional gravel and culvert improvements to support the Willow Development project.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readNorth Slope2 viewsAI
Airport Sign Installation Project Seeks Contractors at Anchorage Airport
Alaska DOT is seeking contractor bids for a federally funded aircraft sign installation project at Anchorage International Airport, with bids due April 24, 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, Alaska3 viewsAI
Premier Alaska Tours seeks expanded space at Anchorage airport
Premier Alaska Tours Inc. is seeking additional space at Anchorage airport for tour operations, with public comments due by May 9, 2026.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport, Anchorage, Alaska1 viewAI
Fairbanks transportation planners to discuss Chena Riverwalk, roundabout
The Fairbanks transportation planning board will meet April 15 to discuss the Chena Riverwalk project, a new roundabout, and other local transportation matters.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readFairbanks, Alaska1 viewAI
Fairbanks Transportation Board to Preview Upcoming Policy Meeting
The Fairbanks transportation planning board will hold a public work session to preview their upcoming policy meeting agenda.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min read100 Cushman Street, Suite 215, Fairbanks, Alaska1 viewAI
Alaska considers ban on driverless commercial trucks amid safety debate
The Alaska House Community and Regional Affairs Committee heard testimony on HB 217, which would require human drivers in all commercial autonomous vehicles, effectively banning driverless operations statewide.
by Alaska News9h ago3 min readAI
Alaska Senate Panel Weighs Tougher Hit-and-Run Penalties
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on legislation that would establish a 4-7 year presumptive sentencing range for fatal hit-and-run crashes involving criminal negligence.
by Alaska News9h ago3 min readAI
Alaska House Rejects 30% Cut to Regional Jail Funding Despite Low Use
The Alaska House of Representatives voted down an amendment that would have reduced funding increases for underutilized regional jails, with supporters citing 22% statewide utilization rates.
by Alaska News10h ago3 min readAI
Alaska House Approves $2M for Talkeetna Trooper Post Using ANWR Funds
The Alaska House of Representatives voted to allocate $2 million from Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lease revenues to reestablish a state trooper post in Talkeetna, addressing public safety concerns along the Parks Highway corridor.
by Alaska News10h ago3 min readAI
House committee advances bill recognizing dispatchers as first responders
HB 234 would classify emergency dispatchers as first responders, opening access to federal grants and addressing staffing challenges in rural Alaska.
by Alaska News2d ago2 min readAI
State seeks contractor for airport storm drain inspection project
Alaska's transportation department is accepting bids until April 23 for a storm drain inspection contract at Anchorage airport worth up to $150,000.
by Alaska News5d ago1 min readAnchorage, Central Region, (ANC) Ted Stevens Anchorage International AirportAI
Anchorage Transportation Fair April 22 to showcase local projects
Alaska transportation officials will host a public fair on April 22 to showcase upcoming road, rail, and pedestrian projects in the Anchorage area.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readAnchorage, Central RegionAI
State seeks comments on Birchwood Airport hangar lease extension
The state is seeking public comment on extending a private aircraft hangar lease at Birchwood Airport for five years.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readBirchwood Airport, Central Region, Anchorage, AlaskaAI
Dillingham Airport lease extension open for public comment until May 8
The state is seeking public input on extending Bristol Bay Air Service's lease at Dillingham Airport for five more years.
by Alaska News6d ago1 min readDillingham AirportAI
State seeks input on rural community transportation planning process
Alaska's transportation department is seeking public input on how it coordinates with rural communities on statewide transportation planning and project decisions.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readStatewideAI
Fairbanks Airport Cancels Customer Facility Charges in April 2026
Alaska's transportation department is canceling customer facility charges at Fairbanks International Airport and implementing new parking rate structures effective April 2026.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readFairbanks International AirportAI
State seeks electrical design firm for Anchorage airport taxiway project
Alaska's transportation department is seeking electrical engineering firms to design infrastructure improvements for a taxiway at Anchorage's airport.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readAnchorage, Central Region, (ANC) Ted Stevens Anchorage International AirportAI
State seeks bids for road crack repair materials in Soldotna
Alaska's transportation department is seeking bids from contractors to supply road crack sealing materials for maintenance work in the Soldotna area.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readSoldotna - Federally FundedAI
State seeks public input on Healy road resurfacing project
Alaska DOT is seeking public comments on a road resurfacing project for six streets in Healy, with construction planned for 2027-2028.
by Alaska News1w ago1 min readHealyAI