Contact: Sam Dapcevich, 907-465-4503, sam.dapcevich@alaska.gov
DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of Winter 2025-26 Ferry Schedule
(JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) 2025-26 Winter Schedule is now available for review and public comment. The Winter Schedule covers sailings from October 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026. The schedule and supporting documentation can be found here: dot.alaska.gov/amhs/doc/winter_considerations_2025-2026.pdf
The public is encouraged to provide written comments by July 22, 2025. Comments may be emailed to dot.amhs.comments@alaska.gov, or faxed to 907-228-6873.
Two virtual public meetings are scheduled for July 22, 2025 to hear comments and consider schedule adjustments. Here are details about how to participate in both virtual meetings:
- For Southeast Alaska:
When: July 22, 2025 10:30 AM AKDT
Please click the link to join the webinar:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86470124816
By phone: (253) 215-8782
Webinar ID: 864 7012 4816
International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdIogA0i7f
- For Southwest and Southcentral Alaska (PWS):
When: July 22, 2025 11:30 AM AKDT
Please click the link to join the webinar:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81145032264
By phone: (253) 215-8782
Webinar ID: 811 4503 2264
International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kdIogA0i7f
The meetings will be held at the Alaska Marine Highway's Ketchikan Central Office, 7037 North Tongass Highway, for participants wishing to attend in person.
AMHS takes care to design the schedule to accommodate coastal communities’ special events to the greatest extent practicable. In addition to other comments, the public is encouraged to submit special event information. The department will work to contract supplemental service, if needed, to cover service disruptions.
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The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities oversees 237 airports, 9 ferries serving 35 communities along 3,500 marine miles, over 5,600 miles of highway and 839 public facilities throughout the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to “Keep Alaska Moving through service and infrastructure.”
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