Travel
October Ends Seasonal Road Maintenance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2020CONTACT: Danielle Tessen, (907)451-5311, danielle.tessen@alaska.gov DOT&PF to end seasonal maintenance in OctoberMaintenance will end Oct. 1 on the Denali Highway, McCarthy Road and Eureka/Rampart Road; Oct. 15 on the Taylor Highway (FAIRBANKS, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) will end […]
State and Travel Industry Launch Safe Travels Initiative for Out of State Travelers
Initiative provides latest travel information to improve traveler experience (Anchorage)—The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is partnering with the Alaska Department of Health & Social Services (DHSS) and the travel industry to launch “Safe Travels.” “Safe Travels” promotes personal health-safety and increases awareness about Alaska’s COVID-19 health […]
Matanuska Crew Tests Negative-On Schedule 8/21
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 17, 2020CONTACT: Sam Dapcevich, sam.dapcevich@alaska.gov, (907) 465-4503 M/V Matanuska Crew Tests Negative for COVID-19Ship will resume scheduled service on August 21 (JUNEAU, Alaska) – Last week, the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) learned of five recent M/V Matanuska passengers who tested positive for COVID-19. The five […]
Public Review Ferry Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2020CONTACT: Sam Dapcevich, sam.dapcevich@alaska.gov, (907) 465-4503 DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of 2020 Winter Ferry Operating PlanComments may be submitted through August 14, 2020 (JUNEAU, Alaska) – The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) proposed Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) operating plan for October […]
City of Valdez Mandates Masks
The following mandate was passed at the Tuesday, 7/7/20 City Council meeting.
Valdez City Council 7/7- How to Participate. Link to Agenda
The agenda packet for the July 7th regular City Council meeting is now available on the City website. Updated Public Participation Options 1. WATCH – Video livestream of meeting available on the City agendas website. To view the livestream visit www.valdezak.gov/agendas<http://www.valdezak.gov/agendas>. Click the “In Progress” link during the meeting to […]
Ferry Passenger Tests Positive
AMHS Passenger Tests Positive for COVID-19 Traveling companion is the only close contact, no other passengers or crew
identified as close contacts.
A Word from McCarthy Area Council
The summer tourism season has begun in the McCarthy-Kennecott community. The McCarthy Area Council welcomes visitors to our beautiful valley this summer but wants to remind everyone that the area has limited access to medical care and resources. Please visit responsibly and safely during the coronavirus pandemic. The council asks that people […]
New AMHS Protocols
Today, the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) announced new operational protocols to protect against the transmission of COVID-19 on vessels.
