STERLING HWY UPDATE: Hwy scheduled to open at noon to 2-way traffic. Smoky conditions, be alert, headlights on.

The Sterling Highway will reopen at 12:00 pm today (8/19/2019). Traffic will be allowed to pass in both directions; however due to the ongoing fire activity, no stopping along the highway will be allowed. Conditions along the highway may continue to be smoky. Motorist are urged to drive slowly and with their lights on. Alaska State Troopers will be patrolling and monitoring traffic. If conditions change, travel could be reduced to escorted, one-way travel or halted again. Check 511.alaska.gov for updated road conditions across the state.