Return to summertime permitting for Richardson and Taylor Highways

Gov Delivery Banner PUBLIC NOTICE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC FACILITIES NORTHERN REGION SEASONAL VEHICLE WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS Issue Date: June 4th, 2026 Seasonal weight restrictions apply to all vehicles over 10,000# GVW. Weight restrictions are now in effect within the Northern Region at the locations specified below. These weight restrictions are stated as a percentage of legal allowable weight and shall be applied to the maximum axle loading in accordance with 17 AAC 25.013(e). Alaska DOT&PF Northern Region boundaries extend from Mile 163 Parks Highway north and from Mile 118 Glenn Highway north-east, and from Valdez on the Richardson Highway north to Fairbanks.