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JUNEAU, GLACIER HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENTS, LEMON CREEK AREA ROAD CONSTRUCTION through the season
What You Need to Know
  • This project is in winter shutdown. Work is expected to resume in May 2023.
Project End Result

The Alaska Department of Transportation, in cooperation with SECON, is working to resurface and improve Glacier Highway from Glacier Highway Access Road (near the old Walmart) to the intersection with Vanderbilt Road (toward Twin Lakes). Work will include resurfacing the entire roadway, converting the Renninger Street intersection to a roundabout, adding a traffic signal to the Davis Avenue intersection, adding a sidewalk on the seaward water side of Glacier Highway and adding lighting as needed. Work will also include relocating and improving bus pullouts, adding pedestrian and bicycle crossings at various locations along the corridor and replacing culverts and improving drainage. This project is expected to be completed in July 2023.

  • 2021 Season: Construction between Vanderbilt Road and Davis Avenue, plus culvert work at Switzer Creek.
  • 2022 Season: Construction between Davis Avenue and Glacier Highway Access Road (near the old Walmart).
  • 2023 Season: Construction of the Anka Street intersection.
Contractor Information

SECON

DOT Hotline
907-371-2019
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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