Wildland Fire Closes Swanson River Road Near Jacobsen Ave

Swanson River Road is closed in both directions near Jacobsen Avenue East because of a wildland fire, according to an Alaska 511 traffic notice posted early Wednesday. Travelers should avoid the area and check Alaska 511 for updates.

Alaska 511 reported the closure at 3:36 a.m. UTC on June 18, 2026. The notice identifies the cause as a wildland fire at Jacobsen Avenue. No additional details about the fire or a reopening timeline appeared in the notice.

Swanson River Road provides access to the Swanson River Canoe Route, a popular system of lakes and portages on the Kenai Peninsula, and to surrounding areas of the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service advises visitors to check current conditions, alerts, and closures before visiting refuge lands, as areas may be temporarily closed due to fire or other conditions.

BLM Alaska Fire Service and the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Protection jointly publish official wildland fire information through AK Fire Info. Travelers should monitor Alaska 511 at 511.alaska.gov for road status updates as conditions change.