Safety improvements include short and long-term actions that will:
- Improve visibility for drivers and pedestrians
- Increase enforcement of commercial vehicle regulations
- Educate new drivers about driving near commercial trucks
- Connect emergency responders with funding for training and equipment
- Enhance vehicle and roadside technology
- Build long-term infrastructure upgrades
“We are launching a multidisciplinary approach that maximizes safety for all highway users,” said Alaska DOT&PF Commissioner, Ryan Anderson. “It's important to take steps now, before the ore haul starts, to enhance safety.”
In 2022, DOT&PF commissioned an independent analysis of the Alaska/Richardson/Steese Highways. This analysis is evaluating near- and long-term plans for the corridor, incorporating public input and providing recommendations for short-term and long-term transportation solutions for issues that are identified. With the independent analysis, a Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) was established to ensure representation from affected communities and user groups along the route, including emergency medical services, local governments, and advocacy groups.
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The TAC is currently working on a corridor action plan, and their work is expected to be substantially complete by the end of 2023.
