State Route 1 North - Palmer to Chickaloon

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Alaska State Route 1
Alaska State Route 1 North
The Glenn Highway MP 34-42 Reconstruction Project planned for Summer 2023 to September 2025 expands SR 1 (Glenn Highway) northeast from SR 3 (Parks Highway) into a four lane, divided highway.
The Glenn Highway MP 34-42 Reconstruction Project planned for Summer 2023 to September 2025 expands SR 1 (Glenn Highway) northeast from SR 3 (Parks Highway) into a four lane, divided highway.
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SR 1 (Glenn Highway) runs between Echo Lake and Bradley Lake before curving northeast to Palmer.
SR 1 (Glenn Highway) runs between Echo Lake and Bradley Lake before curving northeast to Palmer.
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Outer Springer Loop encircles suburban and agricultural areas south of Palmer along a 5.04 mile long course north to Inner Springer Loop.
Outer Springer Loop encircles suburban and agricultural areas south of Palmer along a 5.04 mile long course north to Inner Springer Loop.
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SR 1 expands to four lanes at the intersection with Clair Street west and S Inner Springer Loop east.
SR 1 expands to four lanes at the intersection with Clair Street west and S Inner Springer Loop east.
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Inner Spring Loop circles 2.46 miles east from SR 1 (Glenn Highway).
Inner Spring Loop circles 2.46 miles east from SR 1 (Glenn Highway).
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Inner Springer Loop returns to SR 1 on the north side of the Alaska State Fairgrounds.
Inner Springer Loop returns to SR 1 on the north side of the Alaska State Fairgrounds.
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Colony Way branches northeast from SR 1 (Glenn Highway) to the Palmer city center.
Colony Way branches northeast from SR 1 (Glenn Highway) to the Palmer city center.
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Palmer-Wasilla Highway leads 11.22 miles west from SR 1 (Glenn Highway) to Knik-Goose Bay Road in Wasilla.
Palmer-Wasilla Highway leads 11.22 miles west from SR 1 (Glenn Highway) to Knik-Goose Bay Road in Wasilla.
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Palmer-Wasilla Highway represents the original alignment of SR 3 between the two cities.
Palmer-Wasilla Highway represents the original alignment of SR 3 between the two cities.
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Evergreen Avenue extends 0.302 miles east from SR 1 and Palmer-Wasilla Highway to Valley Way in Downtown Palmer.
Evergreen Avenue extends 0.302 miles east from SR 1 and Palmer-Wasilla Highway to Valley Way in Downtown Palmer.
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Artic Avenue west and Bogard Road east come together at the last traffic light on SR 1 northbound.
Artic Avenue west and Bogard Road east come together at the last traffic light on SR 1 northbound.
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Artic Avenue is part of Old Glenn Highway (former SR 1) east to Matanuska River Park.
Artic Avenue is part of Old Glenn Highway (former SR 1) east to Matanuska River Park.
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The four lane section of SR 1 concludes just north of Artic Avenue ahead of this reassurance marker.
The four lane section of SR 1 concludes just north of Artic Avenue ahead of this reassurance marker.
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Palmer-Fishhook Road travels 14.81 miles northwest to Willow Fishhook Road east of Hatcher Pass and Skyscraper Mountain.
Palmer-Fishhook Road travels 14.81 miles northwest to Willow Fishhook Road east of Hatcher Pass and Skyscraper Mountain.
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The first of several turn outs along SR 1 (Glenn Highway) follows Palmer-Fishhook Road overlooking the adjacent Matanuska River.
The first of several turn outs along SR 1 (Glenn Highway) follows Palmer-Fishhook Road overlooking the adjacent Matanuska River.
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Viewing the Matanuska River from the Glenn Highway turnout near mile marker 50.
Viewing the Matanuska River from the Glenn Highway turnout near mile marker 50.
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Lazy Mountain and Matanuska Peak
Lazy Mountain and Matanuska Peak
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SR 1 (Glenn Highway) travels 137 miles northeast to SR 4 (Richardson Highway) at Glenallen and 273 miles to SR 2 (Alaska Highway) at Tok.
SR 1 (Glenn Highway) travels 137 miles northeast to SR 4 (Richardson Highway) at Glenallen and 273 miles to SR 2 (Alaska Highway) at Tok.
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Continuing east through the Matanuska Valley, Glenn Highway navigates through a series of sharp curves across Tsadaka Canyon and Moose Creek.
Continuing east through the Matanuska Valley, Glenn Highway navigates through a series of sharp curves across Tsadaka Canyon and Moose Creek.
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Angling southeast from Moose Creek, Matanuska Peak reappears.
Angling southeast from Moose Creek, Matanuska Peak reappears.
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The Chugach Mountains spread to the south of the parallel Matanuska River.
The Chugach Mountains spread to the south of the parallel Matanuska River.
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The Matanuska Valley from a turnout near Glenn Highway milepost 60.
The Matanuska Valley from a turnout near Glenn Highway milepost 60.
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The first traveler services along Glenn Highway since Palmer are found within the community of Sutton.
The first traveler services along Glenn Highway since Palmer are found within the community of Sutton.
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SR 1 (Glenn Highway) straddles the north side of the Matanuska River from mile marker 63 to 64.
SR 1 (Glenn Highway) straddles the north side of the Matanuska River from mile marker 63 to 64.
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Glenn Highway curves south ahead of the Kings River. An abandoned alignment of the highway with a sharper curve precedes the crossing.
Glenn Highway curves south ahead of the Kings River. An abandoned alignment of the highway with a sharper curve precedes the crossing.
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Work on the Glenn Highway Rehabilitation Project MP 66.5-92 started in Spring 2023. Construction rehabilitates 25.5 miles of SR 1 from the Kings River Bridge to Cascade, adding climbing and passing lanes where necessary.1,2
Work on the Glenn Highway Rehabilitation Project MP 66.5-92 started in Spring 2023. Construction rehabilitates 25.5 miles of SR 1 from the Kings River Bridge to Cascade, adding climbing and passing lanes where necessary.1,2
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Kings Mountain appears to the east across the Matanuska River.
Kings Mountain appears to the east across the Matanuska River.
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Kings Highway northbound near milepost 70.
Kings Highway northbound near milepost 70.
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The Matanuska River from a turnout near mile marker 74.5.
The Matanuska River from a turnout near mile marker 74.5.
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Looking downstream along the Matanuska River at Kings Mountain within the census designation place of Chickaloon.
Looking downstream along the Matanuska River at Kings Mountain within the census designation place of Chickaloon.
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More of the Chugach Mountains to the south of Chickaloon.
More of the Chugach Mountains to the south of Chickaloon.
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Anthracite Ridge appears far to the northeast from Chickaloon.
Anthracite Ridge appears far to the northeast from Chickaloon.
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The Chickaloon River flows south from the Talkeetna Mountains into the Matanuska River near SR 1 at Glenn Highway milepost 78.
The Chickaloon River flows south from the Talkeetna Mountains into the Matanuska River near SR 1 at Glenn Highway milepost 78.
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Viewing Kings Mountain and the Matanuska River west from SR 1 (Glenn Highway) at Chickaloon.
Viewing Kings Mountain and the Matanuska River west from SR 1 (Glenn Highway) at Chickaloon.
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Coal Creek flows into the Matanuska River north from the Chugach Mountains.
Coal Creek flows into the Matanuska River north from the Chugach Mountains.
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References:

  1. Glenn Highway Rehabilitation Project MP 66.5-92 - Kings River Bridge fact sheet. https://highways.dot.gov/sites/ fhwa.dot.gov/files/gh_kings -river-bridge-fact-sheet_spring-2022.pdf Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
  2. Glenn Highway - Project Overview. https://highways.dot.gov/federal -lands/projects/ak/dot-135-1 Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

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Page Updated Saturday June 10, 2023.