Alaska News September 21 & 22, 2021


Public Notice: Early End of Studded Tires Prohibition

From the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) Traffic Engineering Department:

Due to this morning’s snowfall and the forecast for additional snow this upcoming weekend, the Traffic Engineering Department has issued the attached order to allow studded tires to be used on areas within the municipality starting Thursday, September 23, which is 8 days prior than otherwise would have been allowed.

Please see attached.

Address/Location
Anchorage Police Department
716 W 4th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-786-8900

 
 
 
 
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