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Started by DevalDragon, September 11, 2013, 02:15:15 PM

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DevalDragon

September 11, 2013, 02:15:15 PM   Last Edit: October 13, 2013, 03:27:23 PM by Bickendan
I will be visiting Alaska during the first week of December. Where can I find a/the typical big "Welcome to Alaska" road sign? I hope I don't have to drive all the way out to the Canadian Border.

My plan is to fly into Anchorage and rent a car.

agentsteel53

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September 11, 2013, 02:28:28 PM  
the only one I know of is at the Canadian border on the AlCan.  I'll bet there's one on the northern crossing (AK-5), but I have no idea about air/water entry.
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September 11, 2013, 02:34:39 PM  
Quote from: agentsteel53 on September 11, 2013, 02:28:28 PM
the only one I know of is at the Canadian border on the AlCan.  I'll bet there's one on the northern crossing (AK-5), but I have no idea about air/water entry.

There are other border crossings as well, but even more distant than the Alaska Highway crossing.

I would not be shocked if there's one at the Anchorage airport.  I've been there several times and don't remember seeing one, but then I wasn't looking for one either. 
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1995hoo

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September 11, 2013, 02:46:12 PM  
Quote from: oscar on September 11, 2013, 02:34:39 PM
Quote from: agentsteel53 on September 11, 2013, 02:28:28 PM
the only one I know of is at the Canadian border on the AlCan.  I'll bet there's one on the northern crossing (AK-5), but I have no idea about air/water entry.

There are other border crossings as well, but even more distant than the Alaska Highway crossing.

I would not be shocked if there's one at the Anchorage airport.  I've been there several times and don't remember seeing one, but then I wasn't looking for one either. 

There is, inside the terminal. We stopped for a few minutes there taking multiple pictures. It's not a road sign, but given the distances involved, to me it's a more than satisfactory substitute.



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dave1013

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March 18, 2015, 03:35:26 PM   Last Edit: March 18, 2015, 04:47:27 PM by dave1013
This thread caught my eye.  I have some things to say about Welcome to Alaska signs - at least as they relate to Southcoast Region border crossings.

I put everything in a Powerpoint located here.

Any questions - give a shout. 

Enjoy!
Traffic and Safety Engineer - Alaska DOT&PF - Southcoast Region - Juneau, Alaska

Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position of Alaska DOT&PF or the State of Alaska

kkt

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March 18, 2015, 03:48:28 PM  
Neat, thanks for posting!  Nice to see some borders are still as casual as the 49th Parallel used to be.

nexus73

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March 18, 2015, 04:05:24 PM  
Beautiful country views!  Reminds me somewhat of Oregon.  Thanks for the PP presentation link.

Rick
US 101 is THE backbone of the Pacific coast from Bandon OR to Willits CA.  Industry, tourism and local traffic would be gone or severely crippled without it being in functioning condition in BOTH states.

dave1013

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March 18, 2015, 04:50:04 PM  
kkt and nexus, go back and reload the PPT.  I had posted the one I did for Hyder on the Welcome thread.
Traffic and Safety Engineer - Alaska DOT&PF - Southcoast Region - Juneau, Alaska

Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position of Alaska DOT&PF or the State of Alaska
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