Articles Posted in Alaska Highways And Roads

Fall Into Winter – Alaska Road Safety: 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,…

Alaska Seatbelt Safety – Seatbelts and car seats are non-optional for Alaskan drivers and vehicle passengers. Alaska Law requires everyone occupying a vehicle to be appropriately restrained while in motion. Always buckle up, and confirm all passengers are buckled, before driving. Seatbelts Saves Lives As technology progresses, seatbelts are even more effective at saving lives.…

Halloween is one of the most dangerous nights of the year for pedestrians. Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on any other night of the year. Use caution this Halloween to keep roads safe for everyone. Pedestrians On Halloween Be as predictable as possible to…

Sterling Highway – A Ninilchik woman died last week in a single-vehicle rollover on the Sterling Highway, according to the Alaska State Troopers. Cheryl Komakhuk, 67, was driving a Jeep southbound. She lost control on the icy roadway and rolled the vehicle into the ditch. Although troopers and first responders dispatched immediately, Ms. Komakhuk, the…

Winter Auto Prep Time – October ushers in Alaska’s winter months and although most of our great state has yet to see real winter weather, it’s time for your winter auto prep. Thus, when winter arrives Alaskans are ready. Johnson Law hopes these reminders help you prepare for winter driving conditions. Basic Groundwork Review and…

Alaska DUI Accidents – On September 30, a sedan struck a road crew tanker paint truck, setting both vehicles on fire. Investigation revealed the sedan’s driver, was driving intoxicated and struck the occupied road crew vehicle. As a result, the road crew workers suffered severe burns and physical injuries. Consequently, the troopers arrested the sedan…

Alaska Roads – our state is renowned for stunning scenery and incredible natural beauty. Most of Alaska’s tourists travel via plane, train or cruise ship. Yet, the most common travel in our great state occurs on Alaska roads. In 2022, the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities reported at least 82 fatalities. That number is…

The Seward Highway is one of America’s most beautiful, yet dangerous highways. Its winding, two-lane layout, unpredictable weather, and heavy tourist traffic create hazards for drivers. A 127-mile National Scenic Byway and All-American Road in Alaska, the Seward Highway connects Anchorage to the city of Seward via the Kenai Peninsula. Dangers Of The Seward Highway…

Spring Breakup – Alaska often experiences dramatic weather changes during springtime, earning the term “Breakup” for the short season. The Alaska term for spring comes from the process of ice literally “breaking up” and snow melting and turning to slush. If the winter freezes rivers into solid sheets of ice (sometimes strong enough to hold…

The Winter AlCan – The primary highway into Alaska to and from the lower 48 is the Alaska Highway, also known as the AlCan. Driving the AlCan during winter requires preparation to ensure smooth travel. Plan Your Stops Several businesses along the AlCan in winter are closed or have reduced hours in winter months. It…