An avalanche that closed the Seward Highway at Mile 85 of the Seward Highway, about two miles south of Girdwood, has been cleared, according to Alaska State Troopers. The highway is now open in both directions.
The road was closed for about four hours.
For more information on state road conditions, go to http://511.alaska.gov/default.asp?display=critical&area=TURNAGAIN_AK&date=&textOnly=False.
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