Adrian Peterson

1 week ago | webcenterfairbanks.com | Adrian Peterson

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - As Alaska heats up, the state had received it is first ever heat advisory, placing residents in danger of heat related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. “I think it’s extremely high,” said Andrew Coccaro, the Fire Chief and Emergency Manager for the City of Fairbanks.

1 week ago | webcenterfairbanks.com | Adrian Peterson

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - The 11th Airborne Division said farewell to Brig. Gen. Thomas Burke, the deputy commanding general for the 11th Airborne Division at Fort Wainwright. Reflecting on his time in Fairbanks, Burke said “this is a special place, being here in Alaska, being here with the 11th Airborne Division.” He explained that “this has been an incredibly embracing community here in Fairbanks...

1 week ago | webcenterfairbanks.com | Adrian Peterson

Fairbanks, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Within about five days’ time, construction crews were able to restore traffic flow on the Dalton Highway after a weekend washout and severe erosion in multiple locations made the haul road impassible. On Wednesday, the Alaska Dept. of Transportation (DOT) and public facilities reopened the highway to single-lane traffic as repairs continue. That traffic control remains in effect between mileposts 313 and 345.

1 week ago | webcenterfairbanks.com | Adrian Peterson

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - As road repairs continue on the Dalton Highway where a washout forced a closure on the only land route to north slope oil fields, DOT leaders say setbacks have obscured the timeline for reopening the road. After Alaska Dept. of Transportation and public facilities (DOT) leaders said the road would reopen on Wednesday, they now say a decision will be made Tuesday night based on progress made.

1 week ago | alaskasnewssource.com | Adrian Peterson

FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/KTVF) - Two days after a flood washed out part of the Dalton Highway, maintenance and operations crews for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT) are still working to repair the vital corridor. According to the DOT, high waters washed out a culvert at milepost 315 on the haul road, resulting in an emergency closure on Saturday.