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2023 Press Releases
- December 5: DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of Summer Ferry Schedule; Comments open for the next two weeks
- November 13: Danny Gibson appointed to lead Division of Facilities Services for Alaska DOT&PF
- November 9: Meet 'Darth Blader': Anchorage's Snow-Clearing Snowplow Name Winner!
- October 19: Alaska DOT&PF Winter 2023-24 Name the Snowplow Contest is Open For Nominations
- October 11: DOT&PF Takes Steps to Enhance Safety Along Steese, Richardson & Alaska Highways; Ore haul puts a focus on needed upgrades to the route.
- October 5: DOT&PF Takes Home National Award; 2023 NASAO Most Innovative State Program
- October 2: Alaska’s Pedestrian Crashes are 100% Preventable; Governor Mike Dunleavy declares October Pedestrian Safety Month.
- September 27: Alaska DOT&PF Announces Sean Holland, P.E. as New Central Region Director
- September 8: Safer Streets for Biking in Anchorage: Pilot Protected Bike Lane Now Open; A joint statement from Assembly Member Volland and Mayor Bronson
- August 15: AMHS Winter Ferry Schedule Now Available For Bookings
- August 7: Alaska DOT&PF honors Purple Heart Recipients With Longest Purple Heart Trail in Nation; Newly unveiled route extends to Homer and Marine Highway
- July 27: West Susitna Access Changes Agencies, Changes Focus to Public Rec Road; Project will now be a 15-mile public roadway and bridge across the Susitna.
- July 21: Sterling MP 45-60, Cooper Landing Bypass Moves Forward In Draft 24-27 STIP; DOT&PF adjusts schedule to accommodate rising project cost estimates.
- July 20: DOT&PF Announces Modern STIP for New 4-Year Transportation Spending Plan; Draft 2024-2027 STIP includes new tools to review highway, trail & ferry projects.
- June 29: DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of Winter Ferry Schedule; Comments open for the next two weeks
- June 26: MV Hubbard is Christened by First Lady Rose Dunleavy; The ceremony celebrated the ship's first season in service to Alaskans
- June 16: Dalton Highway closures at Koyukuk River Bridge for emergency repairs; Damaged bridge will be closed from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. daily for two weeks starting June 21
- May 22: M/V Hubbard Receives Certificate of Inspection from U.S. Coast Guard; Vessel enters revenue service, sailing from Juneau to Haines on May 23
- May 11: Parks Highway Closure on Wednesday, May 17 for Air Force Exercise; Arctic training will take place the morning of Wednesday, May 17 in Broad Pass area
- May 1: Alaska DOT&PF launches ARROW drone program to assist communities during emergencies; Ten remote communities will have ability to use UAS for disaster response.
- Apr. 24: DOT&PF and Frontier Precision test new UAS Docking System in Juneau
- Apr. 24: Extrication Equipment Delivered for Girdwood and KPB Fire Departments; New rescue equipment for removing people from vehicles after a crash.
- Apr. 18: Alaska DOT&PF Kicks Off Robust 2023 Construction Season; Department unveils a suite of tools to help public keep up with construction.
- Apr. 17: Alaskans Play a Role in Work Zone Safety; 2023 Construction Season Kicks off with Work Zone Safety Week April 17-21.
- Apr. 12: ANC Prepares for Summer Travel
- Apr. 6: Fairbanks International Airport Welcomes Back Domestic & International Carriers for Summer 2023
- Apr. 5: 2023 Studded Tire Removal Deadline Extended; Winter Driving Conditions Warrant Extended Studded Tire Use
- Apr. 5: ANC Third Busiest in the World for Cargo in 2022
- Mar. 22: Tornga Selected as New Marine Director for Alaska Marine Highway System
- Mar. 17: Christopher Goins, P.E., Appointed as DOT&PF Southcoast Regional Director
- Mar. 9: Alaska DOT&PF & Goldbelt pursue feasibility of Cascade Point Ferry Terminal; Sailings from Cascade Point would increase service in N. Lynn Canal.
- Mar. 8: Alaska Marine Highway & Troopers Renew Agreement for Protection on Ferries; Increased presence on ferries will provide extra security for Alaskans.
- Mar. 7: AMHS 2023 Summer Schedule Now Available for Booking
- Mar. 2: FAA Issues Special Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Waiver to Alaska; Alaska Airspace is the first frontier in the UAS industry.
- Mar. 2: DOT&PF and Northwest Arctic Borough Partner in Regional Planning Organization; RPO is state’s third and will increase cooperation for transportation projects
- Mar. 2: ANC South Terminal Parking Garage Partial Closure; Summer 2023 renovations will temporarily reduce parking capacity
- Feb. 15: Capital Funding Proposed to Replace Four Bridges on the Alaska, Richardson & Steese; Investment supports transportation safety, resiliency, and economic vitality
- Jan. 25: DOT&PF Statewide Aviation Employee Rebecca Douglas wins national award from Aviation Pros
- Jan. 13: DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of Summer 2023 Ferry Schedule; Comments open for the next two weeks.
- Jan. 11: M/V Columbia will sail again in Feb. 2023, covering routes for M/V Matanuska; Matanuska in need of safety upgrades and repairs
- Jan. 4: Katherine Keith Named Deputy Commissioner for the Alaska DOT&PF
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