Drivers in downtown Anchorage should be prepared for a new traffic pattern affecting Fifth Avenue between E and F Streets. The right lane is fully closed, and motorists are asked to merge at the taper just before E Street.
Additionally, the traffic signal at the 5th Avenue and E Street intersection has been temporarily changed to a flashing red on all sides, creating a four-way stop.
These changes are part of ongoing roadway work and safety improvements in the downtown area. According to the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), this traffic setup will remain in place for several weeks…