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.

Location Summary

Remote Avalanche Towers will be installed along Turnagain Arm at MP71.2 and MP69.9 Seward Hwy and at MP 6.8 Portage Hwy near the Whittier Tunnel.

Districts: Glacier Ranger District, Seward Ranger District

Project Milestones

MilestoneDate
Scoping Start03/22/2021
Comment PeriodN/A
Objection Period StartN/A
Decision06/11/2021
Implementation07/2021 (Estimated)

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