Works crews opened Egan Drive left turn lanes this morning at Fred Meyer and Yandukin Drive.
Transportation
Juneau’s new boat lift arrives in Auke Bay
The hydraulic lift is capable of hoisting vessels up to 45-tons and 65-feet in length out of the water. It arrived at the Auke Bay Commercial Loading Facility on Friday, and is already attracting attention from passersby. But it’ll probably be another three months before it’s fully operational.
Capital Transit proposes route change
Capital Transit wants to hear from bus passengers on a proposal to provide bus service on Riverside Drive in the Mendenhall Valley.
Egan Drive construction begins Monday
Work begins Monday (June 25) to reconstruct left turn lanes at the Fred Meyer / Yandukin Drive intersection of Egan Drive, which has a long history of accidents, according to the state Transportation Department.
Alaska Highway remains treacherous in Yukon
The road is closed between Watson Lake and Teslin due to a mudslide and washout. One lane reopened this morning between Haines Junction and Destruction Bay, after that section was closed Friday. Officials warn it could close again on short notice if conditions worsen.
Bus waiting area reopens
The Downtown Transportation Center waiting area has reopened.