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2022 Press Releases

Dec. 6: M/V Tazlina will sail Northern Panhandle route during January and February 2023; Service gap covered while M/V LeConte undergoes its annual overhaul
Nov. 15: Fairbanks International Airport wants Travelers to Prepare for Their Seasonal Explorations
Nov. 8: Chenega, Tatitlek, & Cordova awarded funding for ferry dock modifications; Docks will accommodate more vessel types, ensuring future service to communities.
Nov. 1: DOT&PF & Skagway partner to develop new AMHS ferry facility at Ore Peninsula; Community Partnerships part of the Charting the Course Initiative to support AMHS service.
Oct. 10: DOT&PF Reopens Maintenance Station in Central Alaska to Full Capacity; Central is the final M&O Station to reopen after 2016 closures.
Oct. 6: DOT&PF to end seasonal maintenance in October; Maintenance will end Oct. 1 on the Denali Highway, McCarthy Road and Eureka/Rampart Road, Oct. 15 on the Taylor Highway
Oct. 6: U.S. Department of Transportation Providing Alaska $9 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Storm and Flood Damage from Typhoon Merbok in Western Alaska
Oct. 5: Fairbanks International Airport Named Recipient of ACI-NA 2022 Environmental Achievement Award
Oct. 1: Pedestrian Safety Month is Proclaimed as Fading Light of Autumn Arrives; Alaska joins national effort to improve pedestrian safety
Sept. 27: DOT&PF Awarded $87 Million in Federal Highway Redistribution Funding; Redistribution funding goes to active projects to make way for new starts.
Sept. 26: DOT&PF Seeks Alaskans' Input for Strong & Safe Transportation Infrastructure
Sept. 19: Governor Dunleavy Prepares Federal Disaster Declaration Request
Sept. 16: 2022 Asian Freight, Logistics, and Supply Chain Awards: ANC Best Airport in North America
Sept. 14: AMHS Winter Schedule Now Available For Bookings; Adjustments made to minimize gaps, based on customer feedback
Sept. 9: Charting the Course to Thriving Communities Program Starts With Flat Rate Pricing and Focus on Reliable Service
Sept. 6: DOT&PF Opens Grant Applications for Community Transportation Projects; CTP & TAP are at historic funding levels.
Aug. 26: Governor Dunleavy Officially Breaks Ground on Knik-Goose Bay Road Reconstruction Project
Aug. 16: DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of Winter Ferry Schedule; Comments may be submitted through August 26, 2022
Aug. 15: DOT&PF and Copper Valley Development Association Partner for Pilot Program; First Regional Planning Organization in Alaska will help prioritize area transportation funding.
Aug. 10: Governor Dunleavy Announces Cape Blossom Road Fully Funded; Additional Funds Will Expedite Completion of the Road to Arctic Port Site.
Aug. 2: Alaska DOT&PF Announces New Funding Cycle for Community Transportation; Call for projects is coming soon for CTP and TAP.
July 29: M/V Tustumena Scheduled to Resume Sailing on Tuesday, Aug. 2
July 26: M/V Tustumena Docks in Homer Alaska Due to Crew Shortage, Work-Rest Rules
July 26: Float Plane Crashed into Lake Hood Following Takeoff; ANC Airport Police and Fire Credits Good Samaritans in Rescue
July 16: Rural Transit Day Highlights a Growing Necessity
July 14: New Spending Plan for Transportation Spreads Benefits Throughout Alaska; STIP Amendment 4 aligns with Governor Dunleavy Priorities, FY23 Capital Budget.
July 14: Alaska DOT&PF Richardson Highway Washout Response
July 14: Federal Grant to Fund Gate B9 Passenger Boarding Bridge Replacement
June 30: Governor Dunleavy Signs FY23 State Budget Investments in public safety, education, rural Alaska and infrastructure while saving $1.6 billion
June 29: Knik Goose Bay Reconstruction Project Awarded to Granite Construction; Work will begin in August on the multiple year safety project.
June 21: M/V Matanuska Returns to Prince Rupert, British Columbia; Service resumes after nearly three-year hiatus.
June 13: Kivalina Evacuation & School Site Access Road Project Wins National Award
June 13: AML & DOT&PF Partner to Capture Transportation Funding for Alaska; National infrastructure law provides transportation grant opportunities for local & tribal governments.
June 10: ANC Welcomes New Carrier Eurowings Discover
June 1: M/V Malaspina Officially Retiring to Ketchikan, Alaska; Former 'Queen of the Fleet' will stay in Alaska, become centerpiece of historic park.
May 25: Fairbanks International Airport Operators’ Council Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipient
May 18: The Denali Highway is Open for Public Travel; Drivers are encouraged to check road conditions at 511.alaska.gov before traveling.
May 5: Alaska International Airports Receive National Recognition for Snow & Ice Control
May 2: Low Emission and Electric Ferry Research Project Selected for DOT&PF Funding; Southeast Conference and Alaska DOT&PF partner on research project.
April 29: Alaska DOT&PF Releases 2019 Knik Arm Crossing report on Financing & Construction; DOT&PF will examine transportation improvements between Anchorage & Mat-Su Valley.
April 19: Face Masks Now Optional on AMHS vessels and in Terminal Buildings
April 19: M/V Kennicott Delayed Coming Out Of Overhaul; AMHS to offer passengers alternative transportation options
April 18: 2022 Studded Tire Deadline Approaching; Spring-time conditions are here on Alaska’s roads (Department of Public Safety)
April 15: AMHS Adds a Matanuska Sailing to Bellingham to Relieve Waitlist of Passengers; Approximately 260 people are waiting for spots on the ferry to travel to Alaska
April 11: Alaska Roadway Construction Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down
March 29: Fairbanks International Airport welcomes back domestic and international carriers for the summer of 2022
March 25: DOT&PF calls for independent Corridor Analysis between Tetlin and Ft. Knox; Transportation Advisory Committee will review work and make recommendations
March 25: ANC Plans Temporary Traffic Pattern to Accommodate Construction Outside the South Terminal;Those picking up passengers should use cell phone lot to wait until passengers are ready for pick up
March 23: AMHS Requests Proposals for Tustumena Replacement Vessel; State uses CM/GC project delivery method to deliver new ship on time, on budget.
March 18: Craig Campbell Appointed as Interim Airport Director of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport; Campbell brings decades of aviation experience to manage ANC until permanent replacement can be selected.
March 14: DOT&PF Enters Negotiations to sell M/V Malaspina to Alaska-based Company; Proposal meets State's goals to preserve vessel and showcase AMHS history
March 7: AMHS Accepting Reservations for Prince Rupert Service June-September 2022; M/V Matanuska to visit community twice monthly
February 24: Two Airlines Joining ANC for Summer 2022 Season; More opportunities for Alaskans and tourists seeking summer adventure
February 24: State of Alaska Funds Kuskokwim Area Winter Ice Road; Ice roads are unique transportation links moving goods & services in rural Alaska.
February 18: DOT&PF soliciting Letters of Interest in the Disposal of M/V Malaspina; Deadline to submit interest is Monday, March 7, 2022
February 9: DOT&PF and MOA partner to transfer Birchwood Airport to the Municipality; Local ownership has benefits for airport management and future development needs
February 7: DOT&PF to Seek Parking Management Company for Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport; Transition to managed parking expected to remedy parking issues
February 4: ANC sees 93% Increase in Passenger Traffic and 14% Increase in Air Cargo Volumes in 2021
February 1: ANC Airport Director Szczesniak leaves for new opportunity; Szczesniak led ANC during record passenger service, air cargo activity.
January 28: M/V Tazlina Returns to the Northern Panhandle in February 2022; Passengers can now book tickets for sailings to six communities
January 26: AMHS M/V Tustumena Return-To-Service Now Expected July 15; M/V Kennicott will replace most sailings for passengers
January 14: M/V Kennicott Collides With M/V Hubbard While Docking In Ketchikan; Initial reports show minor damage to both ships
January 14: AMHS Hubbard & Tustumena Improvements Awarded to Alaska Shipyards; Alaska shipyards keep money in state, supporting Alaska jobs & economy.
January 3: Kennicott starts overhaul on Jan 14, return to service expected April 21, 2022; Additional work, vendor delays and supply chain issues extend time at shipyard.

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