December 2018

• Dec. 20: Mary Siroky Appointed Acting Deputy Commissioner of DOT&PF; Siroky brings extensive legislative, budget and management experience to the department.
• Dec. 17: AMHS Summer 2019 Schedule is Open for Booking
• Dec. 13: Alaska Legislature Approves $25 Million in Federal Funds for DOT&PF; Emergency response and temporary repairs to highways and bridges estimated at $25 million.
• Dec. 5: Essential Travel Routes Restored to State Highways; Repair work complicated by aftershocks and ongoing settling
• Dec. 5: State of Alaska DOT&PF To Aid Mat-Su Borough with Vine Road; Repairs to Vine Road Underway
• Dec. 5: Facilities Services Continues Safety Assessments of State Facilities; Approximately 123 facilities identified for assessment, 60 complete at this time.
• Dec. 3: Alaska DOT&PF Earthquake Response Update
• Dec. 1: Governor Walker announces all state offices in Southcentral Alaska closed on Monday, December 3, 2018; Offices closed due to extensive damage on the Glenn Highway (Governor's Office)
• Dec. 1: Governor Walker Issues Disaster Declaration; President Trump follows with Emergency Declaration (Governor's Office)
• Dec. 1: Alaska DOT&PF Outlines Earthquake Response Activities

November 2018

• Nov. 30: DOT&PF Establishes Virtual Public Information Center for Earthquake Impacts on Transportation Infrastructure
• Nov. 29: America's Airports Lift Local, Regional, and National Economies
• Nov. 12: Holiday Travel Tips from Fairbanks International Airport
• Nov. 9: DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of 2019 Summer Ferry Schedule
• Nov. 5: Anchorage Airport Moves Taxi Queue Closer; Shuffle Frees up Heated Lobby for Those Awaiting Shuttles
• Nov. 5: DOT&PF Safe Driving Tips for Winter Conditions
• Nov. 1: Angie Spear named Fairbanks International Airport manager; Spear’s depth of experience and community ties will benefit FAI.

October 2018

• Oct. 30: United Airlines Announces Nonstop Service Between Fairbanks and San Francisco
• Oct. 30: New Seward Highway Project Opens East-West Connection; New underpass at 76th & Lore allows neighborhoods to move east/west via foot, bike or vehicle.
• Oct. 25: Anchorage Airport Reports Strong Summer Growth; More Flights, Larger Aircraft equals More Passengers
• Oct. 24: Seward Highway closures canceled due to extreme weather; For road condition updates visit 511.Alaska.gov
• Oct. 22: Yukon and Alaska governments collaborate on funding request for Shakwak Project
• Oct. 17: The Road to Tanana provides two years of cheaper freight and travel to the community of Tanana; Maintenance of the pioneer road is a collaboration between local governments and the state
• Oct. 10: United Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service Between Fairbanks and Denver
• Oct. 1: Construction starts on Kivalina Evacuation & School Site Access Road; DOT&PF teams up with local communities to accelerate project delivery

September 2018

• Sept. 27: DOT&PF to end seasonal maintenance in October; Maintenance will end Oct. 15 on the Denali Highway, Taylor Highway and McCarthy Road; Oct. 1 on the Tofty/Tanana Road and Eureka/Rampart Road
• Sept. 26: Walker receives Climate Team recommendations, announces State action on climate from Office of the Governor
• Sept. 21: DOT&PF reminds Alaskans to Protect Airport Infrastructure after Kasiglik Airport Incident; 43 broken lights prevent medivac flight from landing on Sept. 19
• Sept. 21: 6.7 percentage Growth in Air Cargo for Anchorage Airport in 2017; Cargo Ranking: Up one spot to #5 in the world, remains #2 in the U.S.
• Sept. 11: DOT&PF campaign sign laws clarified

August 2018

• Aug. 24: PFAS Discovered in Groundwater Near Gustavus Airport Firefighting Foam Discharge Areas
• Aug. 16: Governor, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs announce Interior Alaska veterans’ cemetery; Longstanding effort to develop a veterans’ cemetery north of Alaska Range finally realized | view photos: 1 | 2 | 3 from Office of the Governor
• Aug. 13: Best Second Quarter Passenger Numbers in 5 Years at Anchorage International Airport
• Aug. 11: First Lady of Alaska christens brand new M/V Tazlina, The first Made in Alaska ferry will enter service May 2019 | view photo from Office of the Governor
• Aug. 7: Robust Air Cargo Growth at ANC for First Half of 2018
• Aug. 6: Public Invited to Join First Lady Donna Walker in Christening of the First Alaska Class Ferry
• Aug. 2: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Conduct Full-Scale Disaster Exercise

July 2018

• July 26: Alaska Based Business to Invest in a New Multi-Million Dollar Facility at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
• July 19: AMHS Winter 2018-19 Schedule is Open for Booking
• July 19: FHWA Issues Record of Decision on Juneau Access
• July 17: U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $750,000 Grant to Fairbanks to Help Improve Air Service
• July 9: DOT&PF reminds Alaskans of laws guiding campaign signs

June 2018

• June 29: AMHS M/V Columbia Incident Reported
• June 5: Fairbanks International Airport Manager Jeff Roach Earns Airport Accreditation

May 2018

• May 31: Record of Decision Signed for Sterling Highway MP 45-60; Milestone for "Cooper Landing Bypass Project" allows project to move into design.
• May 31: DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of 2018/2019 Winter Ferry Schedule
• May 29: Deputy Commissioner John Binder Earns Professional Airport Accreditation; Binder joins elite group of airport executives who have completed all requirements of 64-year-old program.
• May 20: The Denali Highway is Open for Public Travel; The opening was delayed this year due to heavy snowpack and several late spring storms
• May 15: ADOT&PF Commissioner Luiken Appoints AMHS Executive Director
• May 15: Airport Operators' Council to Host Aviation Day 
• May 9: Denali Highway Summer Opening Delayed until June 1, 2018; The Paxson maintenance station has received 88 inches of snow this season
• May 2: Fairbanks International Airport Forecasts Additional Seat Capacity for 2018 Summer Season 
• May 1: DOT&PF Opens McCarthy Road to Public Travel; Drivers are encouraged to prepare for remote travel and drive slowly.

April 2018

• April 24: International Airport System Forecasts Robust Tourism Growth for the Summer Season
• April 19: Construction Projects to Move Forward; Four projects paused in 2016 are restarted, effective immediately.
• April 13: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport named fifth busiest air cargo airport in the world; The airport continues to be the second busiest in air cargo in North America.
• April 9: ADOT&PF Recognizes Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
• April 9: DOT&PF to Host Super Open House in Fairbanks; This event will highlight upcoming 2018 road construction projects in the Northern Region

March 2018

• March 30: The Taylor Highway is Open to Eagle; Drivers are encouraged to check road conditions at 511.alaska.gov before traveling
• March 25: Alaska DOT&PF Reopens Southbound Glenn Highway at Eagle River; Damaged Girder removed from Artillery Overpass this Weekend
• March 25: Alaska DOT&PF removes broken girder from Eagle River Bridge; Crews moving debris, cleaning up area and installing new rail on Artillery Road
• March 23: Alaska DOT&PF Issues Citation to Commercial Driver
• March 22: DOT&PF establishing new detour route for Glenn Highway. Highway is expected to reopen by Monday morning.
• March 22: Glenn Highway southbound at Eagle River remains closed. Bridge is significantly damaged, closure is estimated to last 3-5 days.
• March 19: Hatcher Pass Road Closed Due to Avalanche; Slide on Palmer side, at approximately Milepost 15.
• March 8: DOT&PF to host Governor's Commuter Rail Advisory Task Force meeting
• March 7: FAI Open House Notice
• March 7: State of Alaska and federal government advance highway project from Office of the Governor
• March 7: State of Alaska and federal government to advance highway project
• March 5: Alaska Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Out for Comment; Public Comments Accepted Through March 16 at 5 p.m.
• March 1: 2018 construction at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport expected to create 1,100 jobs and bring in over $100 million in construction investment

February 2018

• February 21: DOT&PF to host Governor's Advisory Board on Roads and Highways
• February 12:Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Sees Growth in Cargo in 2017; Passenger traffic and concession sales remain stable

January 2018

• January 25: Aviation Advisory Board issues statement on proposed Aircraft Registration Program
• January 23: ADOT&PF Outlines Emergency Response Activities
• January 19: State of Alaska Finalizes M/V Taku Sale; AMHS Seeking Memories and Stories of the Taku
• January 5: Jim Szczesniak named Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport manager; Szczesniak brings both aviation and business experience to Alaska's largest airport.