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Upper Valley road conditions downgraded by state

Overnight rain and warmer temperatures have significantly worsened road conditions in the Upper Valley, according to the Department of Transportation. This morning, the State of Alaska classified Mile 52 to

Overnight rain and warmer temperatures have significantly worsened road conditions in the Upper Valley, according to the Department of Transportation. This morning, the State of Alaska classified Mile 52 to 99 of the Parks Highway as “difficult.” The Parks Highway north of the Talkeetna Spur has been classified as “very difficult,” as has Petersville Road. The Talkeetna Spur Road is currently classified as “hazardous.”

 

Up-to-date road information is available at 511.alaska.gov.

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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