DALTON HIGHWAY CLOSURE UPDATE – ATIGUN PASS

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🚧 DALTON HIGHWAY CLOSURE UPDATE – ATIGUN PASS 🚧 The Dalton Highway at Atigun Pass (MP 242–247) remains CLOSED. Closure gates are in place at MP 239 and MP 250. The highway was closed last night due to severe winds, continuous snowfall, and a high risk of avalanches. Strong winds and blowing snow continued overnight, and this morning's assessment confirmed avalanche activity in the area. Crews are awaiting daylight to evaluate conditions and determine whether avalanche mitigation is necessary before beginning roadway clearing operations. ⚠️ What to expect: If avalanche mitigation is not required, one lane of traffic may reopen this afternoon. If mitigation is necessary, the closure may extend into the late evening, depending on the results of those efforts. We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as more information becomes available. 🔗 For the most up-to-date road conditions and travel advisories, visit 511.alaska.gov or call 511. #DaltonHighway #Alaska511 #KeepAlaskaMoving