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Hatcher Pass Road closed due to avalanche

Hatcher Pass Road was closed Monday due to an avalanche, according to the Alaska Department of Transportation.   According to a Monday morning statement, Hatcher Pass Road, also known as

Hatcher Pass Road was closed Monday due to an avalanche, according to the Alaska Department of Transportation.

 

According to a Monday morning statement, Hatcher Pass Road, also known as Palmer-Fishhook road, was closed near Mile 15. Avalanche specialists are on-site assessing the stability of the slide and the risk of future avalanches. The road is expected to be closed for at least twenty-four hours. Officials ask that the public avoid the area until conditions improve.

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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion

This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.

By Phillip Manning
Live KTNA 88.9 FM