AK Railroad is proposing to install remote avalanche control towers at three sites on the Glacier RD

AKRR is proposing to install remote avalanche control (RAC) towers at MP71.2 and MP69.9 Seward Hwy and at MP 6.8 Portage Hwy. Construction will occur over the next few years as funding is available.

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Approval, modification, or continuation of special uses that require less than 20 acres of NFS lands.

Special Authority
Not applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit
Glacier Ranger District

Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose
Special use management

Project Activity
Special use authorizations

Project Status

Current Status
Analysis Completed

Project Decision Information

AK Railroad is proposing to install remote avalanche control towers at three sites on the Glacier RD

Decision Signed Date
2021-06-11

Last Updated: 06/22/2021