Crash closes New Seward Hwy southbound at Rabbit Creek Rd

A vehicle collision closed all southbound lanes of the New Seward Highway at Rabbit Creek Road on Wednesday, according to an Alaska 511 alert issued at 6:39 p.m.

Anchorage Police Department officers are on scene. The closure covers the Seward Highway southbound at Rabbit Creek, in the Potter Marsh to Rabbit Creek section. Drivers heading south should take the Old Seward Highway as a detour. APD advises motorists to follow officer guidance on scene. The department stated: "The Seward Highway Southbound is closed at Rabbit Creek as officers respond to a vehicle collision. A detour is available via the Old Seward Hwy. Expect delays and follow officer guidance."

Prior Closures on the Same Stretch

The closure is not the first on this stretch. In early June, a major collision shut the Seward Highway between Rabbit Creek Rifle Range and Potter Valley Road, prompting the Matanuska-Susitna Borough to warn travelers of potentially long delays. A separate collision on May 25 triggered an APD traffic alert that kept the highway closed until 11 p.m. that night.

Injury details, the cause of the crash, and other specifics are pending an official update from APD. Check Alaska 511 at 511.alaska.gov for current road conditions before traveling.