09-06-2016 00:47 via alaskapublic.org

DOT looks to reduce rock fall from Nenana River Canyon onto highway

The State Department of Transportation is taking action to reduce rock fall on the Parks Highway through the Nenana River Canyon, near Denali National Park. DOT northern region spokeswoman Meadow Bailey said the area has long posed a safety threat.
Logo for Alaska Department of Transportation“We ask drivers not to stop in that area. We do have reports of rocks hitting cars, never with significant injury, but enough that it is concerning,” Bailey said.
Bailey said the issue has b
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