Travelers from the Kenai Peninsula heading to Anchorage or the Mat-Su Valley this summer should plan for delays on the Glenn Highway as major repair work begins on the Knik River Bridges.
Starting Wednesday, Apr. 23, the northbound Knik River Bridge between Anchorage and the Mat-Su will be closed for 30 days for essential preservation work. During that time, all traffic will be shifted to the southbound bridge, with a movable barrier system adjusting lanes to keep peak-direction traffic moving: two lanes into Anchorage in the morning, and two lanes back to the Valley in the afternoon.
This could create noticeable slowdowns for Peninsula residents traveling through Anchorage to reach the Mat-Su region. The Alaska Department of Transportation says drivers should expect reduced speed limits (down to 45 MPH), narrower lanes, congestion, and possible delays throughout construction. Anyone operating vehicles wider than 11 feet will need a permit to pass through the work zone…