Alaska often experiences dramatic weather changes during springtime, earning the term "Breakup Season". Weather and road conditions change rapidly throughout this time and can lead to hazardous conditions. Drive safely this spring by preparing yourself and your vehicle for potential seasonal risks. Take additional precautions and stay mindful of possible natural hazards. Take … [Read more...]
Fall Into Winter – Alaska Road Safety
Driving For Weather Conditions Changing weather conditions in Alaska make driving more dangerous than in most states, especially at this time of year. Alaskan roads may be dry, debris-covered, wet, snowy, icy or any combination of these on any given day. In addition, certain conditions make roads even more dangerous. For example, the angle of the sun and lack of light in the winter … [Read more...]
Alaska Highways Rank 49th in the Nation
Alaska’s roads have been at the bottom of the Reason Foundation's Highway System Report for years. Alaska was last in 2013, moving to 48th in 2018. Alaska Highways Rank 49th in the Nation as of 2019. These rankings are based upon the quality and the road system' s cost-effectiveness. In addition to the conditions on rural roads, the report found an increase in bad conditions on … [Read more...]
