DOT&PF notification on Thane Road March 9

High winds combined with heavy snowfall at higher elevations will cause the avalanche hazard above Thane Road to rapidly increase this afternoon (March 9, 2020). This increases the possibility of an avalanche reaching Thane road in the next 24 hours.

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities reminds residents to obey posted warning signs on Thane Road – do not stop or park in the avalanche danger zone. If access along Thane Road is blocked it is unlikely DOT&PF will be able to safely remove the avalanche debris until the hazard decreases naturally.

Thane residents should be prepared for extended road closures. For more information, visit the CBJ emergency management site for details about personal and household preparedness. https://juneau.org/emergency/personal-and-household-preparedness.

DOT&PF is monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates when necessary.