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HSIP: SEWARD HIGHWAY ROCKFALL MITIGATION ROAD CONSTRUCTION through the season
What You Need to Know
  • From Thursday, May 26 at 7:00pm to Wednesday, June 1 at 7:00am, there will be no traffic restrictions in observance of Memorial Day. Drivers should continue to expect a reduced speed limit of 45 MPH, and the center line concrete barrier will remain in place.
  • On Wednesday, May 18 from 9:30am to 4:00pm, expect MAJOR DELAYS as traffic cannot pass while the helicopter has a load suspended.
  • Drivers should expect 24-hour traffic restrictions from 7:00pm on Sunday through 7:00am on Saturday.
  • Be aware of flagging operations and reduced speeds of 45 MPH.
  • Be alert to temporary rockfall protection and a concrete barrier on the centerline of the roadway. 
Project End Result

The Alaska Department of Transportation, in cooperation with Hi-Tech Rockfall Construction Inc., is performing stabilization work to mitigate rockfall sites along the Seward Highway between Anchorage and Girdwood. This is a multi-year project to address the highest potential rockfall areas between Anchorage and Girdwood. This project is expected to be complete in July 2023.

Contractor Information

Hi-Tech Rockfall Construction Inc.

Project Area
20

Special Accommodations Contact:

Those people who reside in construction zones and may require special accommodations should call the DOT Highway Construction Engineer at 907-269-0450 (TTY 907-269-0473).

Safety in all construction zones:

  • Traffic fines are double
  • Watch for changing driving surfaces
  • Watch for reduced speed limits
  • Be alert to and follow directions of flaggers
  • Drive with headlights on
  • Allow additional time when traveling
  • Watch for equipment and workers