Parks Highway in Houston reopened following apprehension of 2 suspects

UPDATE 1 p.m.

THe Parks Highway is now open in both direction in the Houston area. According to a public safety alert from the Alaska State Troopers, law enforcement officers have detained the two individuals who fled from officers earlier this morning.

The Alaska Bureau of Investigation has assumed case responsibility, and additional information will be released when it becomes available.

AST appreciates the public's assistance and patience as law enforcement responded to and searched the area this morning.

ORIGINAL 11:15 a.m.

The Parks Highway is closed in both directions between West King Arthur Drive and West Cheri Lakes Drive. The length of the closure remains unknown at this time.

Residents in the area of Millers Reach Road and the Parks Highway in Houston are advised to lock their doors, stay inside, and contact the AST if they notice anything suspicious.

At around 11 a.m. residents in the Houston area received emergency Nixle alerts notifying them of the road closures as information spread over radios and social media that a heavy law enforcement presence was in the area searching for a subject in the area of the Parks Highway in Millers Reach Road.

AST and Wasilla Police officers were armed and drivers were diverted through a nearby neighborhood as a helicopter circled above looking for a suspect believed to be armed and dangerous.

Please avoid the area use alternate routes and do not pick up any hitchhikers.

This is a developing story. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.