(Fairbanks, Alaska) —The Taylor Highway is now open for travel. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) will continue regular maintenance operations through October 15.

Beginning in early March, DOT&PF maintenance crews conducted snow removal and thawed culverts to restore the highway to good driving conditions. Current conditions are fair to difficult, with soft shoulders and a wet, rough, and patchy roadway. Drivers should expect an advisory 35 mph speed limit due to these conditions.

“The Taylor Highway is an important corridor for Interior Alaska, and our crews have worked hard to reopen it safely for the season,” said Sam Jennings, DOT&PF Tok Superintendent. “Drivers should remain cautious during early spring conditions as we continue maintenance activities."

Travelers should watch for maintenance crews working on the road throughout the year, and are encouraged to prepare for remote travel by bringing appropriate emergency supplies including food and water, first aid kits, seasonally appropriate clothing, and spare tires. Services on this stretch of road are unavailable - limited gas stations, lack of cell coverage, and camping.

For the most up-to-date information, real-time road conditions, weather updates, and travel alerts, we recommend using 511.alaska.gov or downloading the Alaska 511 app.

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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.”