Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – Thane Road will be closed at the avalanche gates Monday, Jan. 22, at 8 p.m. due to high avalanche hazard to the roadway.
This emergency closure will be re-evaluated at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23. The avalanche hazard is expected to remain high the next few days.
If a natural avalanche reaches the roadway, it is unlikely DOT&PF will be able to safely remove the avalanche debris until the hazard can be minimized from mitigation work, or once the hazard has decreased naturally.
Thane residents should be prepared for extended road closures.
Please 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.