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Winter Road Maintenance Priority Map

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Winter Conditions Vary. Response times depend on the severity and length of each winter storm.
PRIORITY LEVEL 1
high-volume, high-speed highways, expressways, minor highways, all safety corridors and other major urban and community routes. May take up to 12 hours to clear after a winter storm.
PRIORITY LEVEL 2
routes of lesser priority based on traffic volume, speeds and uses. Typically, these are major highways and arterials connecting communities. May take up to 18 hours to clear after a winter storm.
PRIORITY LEVEL 3
major local roads or collector roads located in larger urban communities. May take up to 24 hours to clear after a winter storm.
PRIORITY LEVEL 4
minor local roads that provide residential or recreational access. May take up to 30 hours to clear after a winter storm.
PRIORITY LEVEL 5
roadways that are designated as “No Winter Maintenance” routes, e.g. Denali Highway or Taylor Highway. Generally cleared only in spring to open road for summer traffic.

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PLEASE NOTE: Most sidewalks are assigned the same priority level as the adjacent roadway, but will have a different level of service and response time due to the availability of resources.

Contact DOT&PF Maintenance & Operations:

  • Central Region Maintenance & Operations
  • Northern Region Maintenance & Operations
  • Southcoast Region Maintenance & Operations
  • Resources

  • Road Conditions: 511.alaska.gov
  • Winter Travel Resources
  • Winter Driving Tips