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Valdez Police Department
Thursday January 15th, 2026 :: 08:32 p.m. AKST

Alert

Richardson HWY Closed MP12 to MP 46

Richardson Highway CLOSED milepost 12 to milepost 46 due to an avalanche across road and high avalanche risk. Unknown reopening time at this point.

Instructions:

Refer to 511.alaska.gov for further information.

Address/Location
Valdez Police Department
212 Chenega Ave
Valdez, AK 99686

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-835-4560

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant 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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