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2011 Press Releases
December 2011
- December 20: ADOT&PF Opens Bids on Illinois Street Project
- December 15: ADOT&PF Warns Businesses of Commercial Scale Repair Scam
- December 14: Anchorage's First Boeing 747-8 Freighter Arrives December 15
- December 12: DOT&PF Responds to Winter Storm
- December 7: HDR Awarded Contract to Complete Supplemental EIS for Juneau Access project
- December 7: Fairbanks Airport Named One of the Most Beautiful New Terminals in the World
- December 1: New Statewide Equipment Anti-Idling Policy Saves Funds and Fuel, and Benefits the Environment
- December 1: Healthy and Safe Holiday Travel
- December 1: SAWMILL CREEK ROAD CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING
November 2011
- November 28: 29 Year Airport Employee Honored with Awards
- November 28: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Announces New Chief of Police and Fire Department
- November 28: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over; Fifth Week of Alaska Highway Safety Month
- November 22: Ice and Snow – Take it Slow; Fourth Week of Alaska Highway Safety Month Reminds Drivers to Use Caution
- November 21: ADOT&PF Extends Copper River Highway Closure. Bridge at mile 36.5 must be replaced before road can reopen.
- November 15: During the Third Week of Alaska Highway Safety Month Remember to “Always Buckle Up”
- November 15: Alaska Marine Highway System Updates Available by Phone
- November 8: The Second Week of Alaska Highway Safety Month Emphasizes Towards Zero Deaths
- November 7: Alaska Aviation System - Largest in North America
- November 2: Governor Parnell Designates November as Alaska Highway Safety Month
- November 1: Economic Impacts of Alaska Airports
October 2011
- October 28: National Pavement Summit Tackles Alaska’s Toughest Transportation Challenge; Collaboration, Cost-Savings, and Cold-Weather Pavement Preservation in Alaska and Beyond
- October 17: New Road Weather Cameras Installed at Glenn & Parks Highway
- October 3: AMHS Releases Summer 2012 Schedule
- October 3:
MOA KABATA signed with the Matanuska-Susitna Borough
September 2011
- September 26: Alaska DOT&PF Achieves Early Completion of Huffman Road Reconstruction Project
- September 22:
Knik Arm Bridge and Toll Authority receives six SOQ proposals from international consortiums; KABATA will evaluate proposals to advance three qualified firms to formal RFQ process.
- September 19: Commissioner Selects Ketchikan Shipyard to Finish Design, Submit Initial Bid for New Alaska Class Ferry
- September 16: State Files Preliminary Injunction Motion to Prevent Ferry Service Disruption
- September 14: Governor Directs DOT&PF to Move Juneau Access Project Forward
- September 14: Walden Point Road Designated Scenic Byway
- September 12: Alaska DOT&PF Seeks Public Input on Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan
August 2011
- August 26: Paving Delay Affects Kotzebue Airport
- August 26: Expanding Business Top Priority for 2nd Air Cargo Summit
- August 25: ADOT&PF Releases 2010 Annual Report; Publication provides a glimpse into the department’s mission.
- August 23: NASA Collaborates on Cargo Airship Workshop in Alaska
- August 22: Fairweather Sailings Canceled, Repair Underway
- August 20: Alaska DOT&PF Closing the Copper River Highway
- August 17: Alaska Marine Highway System Launches Redesigned Website featuring Real-Time Vessel Tracking
- August 12: National Aviation Day – August 19th
- August 12: New DOT&PF Weigh Station Improves Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
- August 12: New Tanana River Bridge Enables More Efficient Commerce
- August 8: Media Advisory: DOT&PF to Cut Ribbon on Tok Weigh Station and Tanana River Bridge
- August 4: Alaska DOT&PF Introduces Dashboard to Gauge Agency Performance
- August 3: Media Advisory: Fairbanks International Airport Police and Fire to Conduct Triennial Mass Casualty Exercise
July 2011
- July 29: Fairbanks International Airport Police and Fire to Conduct Big Pour
- July 22: New Summer Direct Charter Flight from Korea
- July 12: Facility Available at ANC for Lease or Purchase
- July 6: Construction Activities Will Impact Kotzebue Airport
June 2011
May 2011
- May 19: MV Columbia Cancels Two Sailings
- May 18: Motor Coach Inspection
- May 18: MV Columbia Engine Breakdown Delays Passengers
- May 18: Charrette Looks to Plan Deep Draft Arctic Port
- May 17: Clough Replaces Davis as SE Regional Director
- May 17: DOT&PF revamps new web, phone traveler info system
- May 11: Copper River Scenic Byway Ribbon Cutting; The 52-mile byway begins in Cordova and ends at the Million Dollar Bridge.
- May 10: Officers Receive Awards
- May 9: DOT&PF Airport Employees and Staff Receive American Association of Airport Executives Certification
- May 3: Public Review Announcement for the Alaska Marine Highway; Fall, Winter, Spring 2011-12 Schedule
- May 1: Governor Parnell Proclaims May Bike Month
April 2011
- April 20: DOT&PF Reminds Motorists to Remove Studded Tires
- April 15: The Taylor Highway is Open for Public Travel; Drivers are urged to check road conditions at 511.Alaska.Gov before traveling
- April 6: Alaska DOT&PF Recognizes National Work Zone Awareness Week 2011; Campaign urges: “Safer driving. Safer work zones. For everyone.”
- April 5: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Rated Top Airport for Air Cargo Service
- April 4: DOT&PF Reminds Travelers: Denali Highway Closed Until May 15; Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson is using the Denali Highway for recovery efforts; road remains closed to the public
March 2011
- March 25: DOT&PF Implementing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goals on FHWA Funded Projects; DOT&PF projects constructed with FHWA funds will include DBE project goals.
- March 17: Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk This St. Patrick’s Day ; Don’t Depend on Dumb Luck—Designate a Sober Driver Before the Party Begins
- March 11: Alaska DOT&PF Prepared for Impacts from Earthquake and Tsunami; There is slight modification in daily operations, but overall impact to Alaska DOT&PF is minor.
- March 4: DOT&PF Demolishes the old Tanana River Bridge; Design on the new bridge allows for larger loads to travel into Alaska by truck.
- March 3: DOT&PF Celebrates Weights and Measures Week ; Consistent measurement is vital to Alaska commerce.
- March 1: DOT&PF Designates the Copper River Highway as a State Scenic Byway ; This new Byway is 52-miles long and travels through the Copper River Delta.
February 2011
- Feb. 18: DOT&PF Reminds Drivers to Travel Safely Around Equipment ; Drivers should be on the lookout, snow removal equipment is out in force.
- Feb. 10: DOT&PF Commissioner Selects Alaska Marine Highway System Deputy Commissioner; Capt. Michael Neussl will manage 11 vessels with service to 31 communities.
- Feb. 8: Western Alaska Access Meeting Scheduled for Thursday in Anchorage; Meeting will be Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Romig Middle School
- Feb. 1: Governor’s Coordinated Transportation Task Force Meeting Scheduled; Public Forum scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, meeting all day Thursday
January 2011
- Jan. 26: DOT&PF Western Alaska Access Planning Study Meetings Scheduled; Meetings scheduled in Fairbanks, Allakaket, Bettles, Ruby, Huslia and Minto
- Jan. 20: DOT&PF Western Alaska Access Planning Study Meetings Scheduled; Western Alaska Access Planning Study meetings scheduled in Buckland, Deering, Selawik, Noorvik and Kiana
- Jan. 19: Campbell Named DOT&PF Regional Director
- Jan. 7: Kemp Named DOT&PF Deputy Commissioner of Highways
- Jan. 6: DOT&PF Public Meetings will Focus on Two Projects; Ambler Mining District Access and the Western Alaska Access Planning Study to be covered
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