Local Roadwork In The Copper River Valley: DOT Status Report, July 30th, 2021

 Here's The Most Recent Rundown Of The Status Of DOT Roadwork

Granite rock mimics appearance of snow at Hogan Hill road project. (File photo, Country Journal) 

DOT Press Release, July 30th:

DENALI HIGHWAY MP 25, ROCK CREEK BRIDGE

• Crews are working on setting forms, installing rebar, and pouring concrete for the new bridge structure.
• Work will occur between 6:00am and 6:00pm.
• The temporary bridge crossing is open and traffic has been transferred over.
• Drivers should be aware of trucks crossing between MP 17 and 25.
• Drivers should also be aware of heavy equipment activity.

More traffic information at: https://www.alaskanavigator.org/projects/denali-highway-mp-25-rock-creek-bridge

McCARTHY ROAD MP 27, CHOKOSNA RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

• Drivers should be aware of a ONE-LANE ROAD extending past the bridge.
• Drivers should expect DELAYS of up to 20 minutes.
• Drivers should also expect large trucks hauling material, heavy equipment, and reduced speeds in the area.

More traffic information at: https://www.alaskanavigator.org/projects/mccarthy-road-mp-27-chokosna-river-bridge-1193-replacement

RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 159-167 RECONSTRUCTION

• Drivers should expect flagging and PILOT CAR operations Monday through Saturday, from 7:00am to 7:00pm.
• Beginning Monday, August 2, drivers should expect flagging and PILOT CAR operations 24 hours a day.
• Drivers should be alert to a DETOUR ROUTE at MP 160.
• Drivers should be aware of gravel road conditions from MP 159 to 162.

More traffic information at: https://www.alaskanavigator.org/projects/richardson-highway-mp-159-167-reconstruction

RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 138-148 REHABILITATION

• Crews will be working 24 hours a day, Monday through Sunday.
• Drivers should be aware of hauling trucks, pavement milling, and pipe installation crews.
• Drivers should be alert to PILOT CAR operations and traffic diversions around pipe installations.

More traffic information at: https://www.alaskanavigator.org/projects/richardson-highway-mp-138-148-rehabilitation

RICHARDSON HIGHWAY MP 82-97 RESURFACING

• Through August 3, crews will be paving from MP 90 to 97.
• Crews will be working from 6:00am to 9:00pm daily to remove pavement, grade, and prepare for paving.
• Drivers should expect changing road surfaces, flagging, PILOT CAR operations, and DELAYS.
• Drivers should be aware of pavement breaks, loose gravel, and dust.
• Drivers should be alert to equipment, trucks entering and exiting the site, and workers on the roadway. 

More traffic information at: https://www.alaskanavigator.org/projects/richardson-highway-mp-82-97-resurfacing