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UNIVERSITY AVENUE, MITCHELL EXPRESSWAY to AIRPORT WAY ROAD CONSTRUCTION through the season
Road Closure

Through Sunday, July 31, Geraghty Avenue will be closed from University Avenue to Marlin Street. Please follow the Marlin Street DETOUR to access businesses. 

Through Friday, September 9, University Avenue will be CLOSED from Holden Road to the Mitchell Expressway, as well as at Davis Road.

All residential and businesses within the work zone will have access throughout the construction season.

What You Need to Know
  • Drivers should follow the posted DETOUR ROUTES.
Project End Result

The Alaska Department of Transportation is working to reconstruct and widen University Avenue from Airport Way to the Mitchell Expressway. Project work includes drainage improvements, ADA improvements, utilities, and roadside hardware. Utility work will extend through the full project limits. Roadway widening will occur from the Mitchell Expressway to Holden Road.

Project Area
Geraghty Ave

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