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2020 Press Releases
- December 17: Statement regarding bomb threat at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport on Dec. 16 (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Press Release)
- December 14: Governor’s DOT&PF FY2022 Budget Highlights
- December 10: New ANC website puts travelers first (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Press Release)
- December 9: ANC receives expanded international passenger transfer rights (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Press Release)
- December 5: Governor Dunleavy Declares 2020 December Southeast Storms a Disaster (Governor's Office Press Release)
- November 18: Holiday Travel Reminders (Fairbanks International Airport Press Release)
- November 17: Holiday travel tips, during a pandemic (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Press Release)
- November 12: Governor Dunleavy Urges Alaskans to Take Immediate Action to Slow COVID-19 (Governor's Office Press Release)
- October 30: Record ANC air cargo numbers continue to soar in third quarter (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Press Release)
- October 22: Alaska Marine Highway Reshaping Work Group Final Report Released; Recommendations support stabilizing fleet, making service reliable, and options available to reduce operating costs
- October 13: DOT&PF Hosts a Virtual Public Meeting on Egan / Yandukin Intersection Improvements; Virtual Meeting: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- October 2: AMHS to assist IFA with temporary ferry service between Ketchikan and Hollis;M/V Lituya sailings to begin October 8
- September 24: DOT&PF to end seasonal maintenance in October; Maintenance will end Oct. 1 on the Denali Highway, McCarthy Road and Eureka/Rampart Road; Oct. 15 on the Taylor Highway
- September 8: Glenn Highway Southbound Eagle River Bridge Opens to Traffic Ahead of Schedule; Glenn Highway Capacity Improvements Project work continues through October 2020
- September 8: State and Travel Industry Launch Safe Travels Initiative for Out of State Travelers; Initiative provides latest travel information to improve traveler experience
- September 1: AMHS Winter 2020-2021 Schedule is Open for Booking; Schedule provides reduced service due to low revenues
- August 27: Alaska DOT&PF Targets High-Risk Rockfall Areas on Seward Highway MP 104-114; Multiple year highway safety project starts next week with lane closures
- August 21: AMHS Reshaping Work Group Seeks Input; The public can comment via teleconference on August 26 and September 2
- August 17: M/V Matanuska Crew Tests Negative for COVID-19; Ship will resume scheduled service on August 21
- August 14: AMHS Passengers Test Positive for COVID-19; No other passengers or crew identified as close contacts
- August 13: Troopers Join National Campaign to Crack Down on Impaired Drivers (Dept. of Public Safety Press Release)
- August 12: Condor announces 2021 Anchorage flights (Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Press Release)
- August 10: DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of 2020 Winter Ferry Operating Plan; Comments may be submitted through August 14, 2020
- August 10: AMHS M/V LeConte Crew Member Tests Positive for COVID-19; No close contacts identified aboard ship or in Juneau
- August 6: Alaska’s new travel protocols will conserve resources, increase testing for Alaskans,and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 | COVID-19 Health Mandate 10 Revised (Dept. Health & Social Services Press Release)
- July 23: ANC sees record air cargo numbers in second quarter, and named a finalist for Best Cargo Airport in North America
- July 15: Alaska DOT&PF Reminds Candidates to Keep ROW Clear of Driving Hazards
- July 5: AMHS Passenger Tests Positive for COVID-19; Traveling companion is the only close contact, no other passengers or crew identified as close contacts.
- June 24: AMHS COVID-19 Travel Protocols Clarified; Testing not required for shorter-duration intrastate voyages
- June 21: AMHS Announces New Protocols to Minimize Transmission of COVID-19
- June 20: Travelers Entering Alaska by Land or Sea Must Complete Travel Declaration Form; Quarantine or testing is required (COVID-19 Unified Command Press Release)
- June 18: Anchorage, Pittsburgh airports partner to boost air cargo operations
- June 12: Testing option now provided as an alternative to Alaska’s 14-day quarantine for visitors or Alaskans returning home from out-of-state travel | Chart: Traveling into Alaska? Follow these steps. (Dept. Health & Social Services Press Release)
- June 12: ANC Promotes Safe Travels Program and Traveler Confidence Plan
- June 11: Alaska DOT&PF Named as Finalist in AUVSI XCELLENCE Awards; Awards Ceremony at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2020 in Dallas, TX
- June 10: Governor Signs Historic Gulkana Village Agreement (Governor's Office Press Release)
- June 9: Six Additional AMHS Employees Test Positive for COVID-19; All six passengers and the remaining 28 employees test negative.
- June 8: Tustumena Passengers and Crew Returning to Homer for Testing and Quarantine; Sailings will be canceled indefinitely, updates at www.FerryAlaska.com.
- June 6: AMHS Crewmember Tests Positive for COVID-19 in Dutch Harbor
- June 3: DOT&PF Starts Sterling Highway MP 45-60 Clearing & Geotechnical Drilling
- June 2: AMHS to Increase COVID-19 Mitigation Protocols; Customers urged to book online or call for reservations
- May 27: AMHS to assist IFA with temporary ferry service between Ketchikan and Hollis; M/V Lituya sailings to begin May 28
- May 27: DOT&PF Conducting DBE Disparity Study; Interested participants can register at https://bit.ly/2LQqbYj
- May 21: The Denali Highway Is Now Open for Public Travel; Drivers are encouraged to check road conditions at 511.alaska.gov before traveling.
- May 12: Knik Goose Bay Repaving Starts Friday, May 15; Repair will maintain the Safety Corridor until reconstruction starts in late 2021
- May 6: AMHS Reshaping Work Group Meeting Thursday; Group will focus on strategic objectives and innovative solutions for operation of the system.
- May 6: Ketchikan South Tongass Highway Repairs Project Funding Approved; Work anticipated to begin early this summer
- May 6: ANC Receives Prestigious National Recognition for Snow Removal Performance
- May 4: FAA Awards Federal Airport Improvement Funds to Alaska’s Airports
- May 1: DOT&PF Temporarily Suspending Adopt-A-Highway Program
- May 1: DOT&PF Opens McCarthy Road to Public Travel; Drivers are encouraged to prepare for remote travel and drive slowly
- April 29: AMHS Reshaping Work Group Meeting Thursday; Group will focus on strategic objectives and innovative solutions for operation of the system.
- April 27: AMHS Summer Schedule Updated; Four vessels expected to resume service in June and July
- April 22: Notification - Statement from John Binder, Deputy Commissioner, Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities on CARES Airport Funding for State Owned Airports
- April 21: Alaska DOT&PF Recognizes Work Zone Safety Awareness Week
- April 21: The Taylor Highway is Open to Eagle; Drivers are encouraged to check road conditions at 511.alaska.gov before traveling
- April 16: Travel Restrictions Delay Return to Service of AMHS Mainline Vessels; Demand for passenger service is drastically reduced
- April 16: Alaska DOT&PF Works to Ensure Safety of Workers and Communities During Construction
- April 15: AMHS Reshaping Work Group Meeting Thursday; Group will focus on strategic objectives and innovative solutions
- April 14: FAA Grants $124.7 Million for Alaska Airports
- April 10: Alaska DOT&PF Announces Community Transportation Program Projects
- April 8: AMHS Cancels Service to Prince Rupert Until Further Notice; Required international terminal modifications delayed by travel restrictions
- April 3: Access to State-Owned Harbor and Seaplane Facilities
- April 3: Studded Tire Deadline Temporarily Suspended; Alaskans encouraged to use discretion (Joint Press Release)
- April 1: COVID-19 Crisis Delays Return of Three AMHS Ships; Mid-May return tentatively planned for Columbia, Kennicott and Tustumena
- March 31: Anchorage Airport Police Department Achieves Prestigious Accreditation
- March 25: DOT&PF and AMHS Take Action to Reduce Employee Contact; Telework encouraged and administrative leave allowed when possible
- March 21: Notification - Statement from DOT&PF Commissioner John MacKinnon
- March 20: Alaska Aviation Updates - Precautions are in Place
- March 19: AMHS Announces New Boarding Process to Avoid Disruptions in Service; Travelers to be observed for symptoms of COVID-19 before boarding
- March 18: DOT&PF will blast a large rock mass on Seward Highway at MP 108; Drivers asked to expect extended closure to remove fallen rock
- March 18: Final Environmental Hurdle Cleared for Seward Airport Reconstruction; DOT&PF will move forward with reconstruction to protect airport for ongoing aviation uses
- March 18: AMHS Cancellation Fees Waived until April 8, 2020; Safety protocols are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19
- March 12: Positive COVID-19 Test in Alaska Associated with Cargo Flight
- March 6: AMHS vessel M/V Matanuska Heads to Ketchikan to Complete Repairs; Additional AMHS vessels returning to service in April and May
- March 3: AMHS vessel M/V Tazlina will return to scheduled service on Mar. 5, 2020
- March 2: AMHS Summer 2020 Schedule is Open for Booking
- Feb. 28: ANC launches new brand to support new business development
- Feb. 26: Alaska Marine Highway System Announces Interim Passenger Service; Allen Marine vessel will make trips on Feb. 29 and Mar. 3
- Feb. 26: Alaska Marine Highway Reshaping Work Group to hold first meeting on Feb. 27, 2020
- Feb. 21: M/V Matanuska Remains Out of Service Due to Mechanical Issue; M/V Columbia will pick up Matanuska sailings on April 14
- Feb. 18: Draft Alaska Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Out for Comment; Public Comments Accepted Through March 20 at 5 p.m.
- Feb. 13: ANC Reports Record Passenger Numbers in 2019
- Feb. 10: AMHS Working to Provide Interim Passenger and Freight Service
- Feb. 7: ANC Operations Continue, with Precautions in Place for Novel Coronavirus
- Feb. 7: DOT&PF Deputy Commissioner Mary Siroky Re-retiring; Position will be filled by Rob Carpenter
- Feb. 7: Fairbanks International Airport Preparing for Record Passenger Numbers in Summer 2020
- Feb. 5: M/V Matanuska sailings canceled due to ongoing mechanical issue; Vessel requires inspection and repair in shipyard before returning to service
- Jan. 27: Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport Prepared to Protect Health of Travelers, Staff and the Public
- Jan. 21: Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Fairbanks International Airport
- Jan. 21: DOT&PF Seeks Public Review of 2020 Summer Ferry Schedule
- Jan. 17: Gov. Dunleavy Establishes Alaska Marine Highway Reshaping Work Group
- Jan. 17: ANC Ends Year with Nation’s Second Best On-time Departure Record
- Jan. 15: Draft AMHS Economic Reshaping Report Released
- Jan. 6: Fairbanks International Airport to Open Cell Phone Lot
- Jan. 6: Alaska Traffic Safety Summit to Convene in Anchorage
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