The Denali Highway is Open for Public Travel

February 4, 2016

Drivers are urged to check road conditions at 511.alaska.gov before traveling

(FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – The Denali Highway is now open from Cantwell, on the Parks Highway, to Paxson, on the Richardson Highway.

Beginning in mid-April, maintenance and operations crews with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) removed snow, thawed culverts and completed repairs along the 135 mile road.

ADOT&PF cautions travelers to that there may be delays due ongoing maintenance activities, including bridge work at Seattle Creek, Denali Highway MP 111.

Before traveling, please visit 511.alaska.gov , or call 511 (within Alaska) for the latest road conditions and construction information. Seasonal weight restrictions are in effect, updates are available here.