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Skagway Police Department
Thursday January 15th, 2026 :: 11:19 a.m. AKST

Alert

Klondike Highway Remains Closed - Emergency Travel with Fuel Truck Caravan leaving Skagway approx. 1:00-2:00pm

The Klondike Highway remains closed, however the Canadian side has one-lane of clearance that they will allow fuel trucks to pass through. The caravan will be open to persons stuck in Skagway to follow the fuel trucks going back to Whitehorse. The Canadian portion of the highway remains a high avalanche risk and is actively being worked on, so travel is recommended for EMERGENCY-ONLY purposes. 
First set of fuel trucks will wait at the bottom of the hill near DOT office, at the highway gate between 1:00pm - 2:00pm. 

Instructions:

Travel only if emergency and have ample emergency supplies available if planning to do so.

Address/Location
Skagway Police Department
308 17th Ave
Skagway, AK 99840

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-983-2232

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Alert Details

Severity:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
General emergency and public safety
Event:
Road Closure

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