State Route 2 South - Fox to Fairbanks

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Alaska State Route 2
Alaska State Route 2 South
SR 2 (Elliott Highway) south enters the census designated place of Fox ahead of SR 6 (Steese Highway) and the Fox Weigh Station.
SR 2 (Elliott Highway) south enters the census designated place of Fox ahead of SR 6 (Steese Highway) and the Fox Weigh Station.
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State Route 6 follows Steese Highway 144.54 miles northeast to Circle.
State Route 6 follows Steese Highway 144.54 miles northeast to Circle.
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The Fox Weigh Station lies in the northern quadrant of the intersection joining SR 2, SR 6 and Old Steese Highway.
The Fox Weigh Station lies in the northern quadrant of the intersection joining SR 2, SR 6 and Old Steese Highway.
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SR 6 (Steese Highway) heads 16 miles northeast to Chatanika. Old Steese Highway meanders 8.53 miles south from Fox to Goldstream and Farmers Loop.
SR 6 (Steese Highway) heads 16 miles northeast to Chatanika. Old Steese Highway meanders 8.53 miles south from Fox to Goldstream and Farmers Loop.
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The Fairbanks city center lies 11 miles to the south of Fox.
The Fairbanks city center lies 11 miles to the south of Fox.
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The southernmost 11.21 miles of Steese Highway line SR 2 south to Airport Way at Richardson Highway.
The southernmost 11.21 miles of Steese Highway line SR 2 south to Airport Way at Richardson Highway.
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Goldstream Road connects SR 2 with the census designated place of Goldstream.
Goldstream Road connects SR 2 with the census designated place of Goldstream.
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Steese Highway angles southeast alongside Engineer Creek to French Gulch.
Steese Highway angles southeast alongside Engineer Creek to French Gulch.
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Ascending from French Gulch, SR 2 (Steese Highway) south expands to a four lane expressway.
Ascending from French Gulch, SR 2 (Steese Highway) south expands to a four lane expressway.
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Hagelbarger Avenue links SR 2 with Old Steese Highway 0.99 miles to the west.
Hagelbarger Avenue links SR 2 with Old Steese Highway 0.99 miles to the west.
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Steele Creek Spur links SR 2 with Gilmore Trail, Steele Creek Road and Bennett Road, residential collectors to the east.
Steele Creek Spur links SR 2 with Gilmore Trail, Steele Creek Road and Bennett Road, residential collectors to the east.
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Chena Hot Springs Road is a 56.41 mile long highway leading east from adjacent Old Steese Highway to Chena Hot Springs Resort.
Chena Hot Springs Road is a 56.41 mile long highway leading east from adjacent Old Steese Highway to Chena Hot Springs Resort.
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A dogbone interchange joins SR 2 (Steese Highway) with Chena Hot Springs Road.
A dogbone interchange joins SR 2 (Steese Highway) with Chena Hot Springs Road.
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Continuing south along SR 2, the Downtown Fairbanks is four miles away, followed by North Pole in 17 miles. Delta Junction lies along Richardson Highway 98 miles to the southeast.
Continuing south along SR 2, the Downtown Fairbanks is four miles away, followed by North Pole in 17 miles. Delta Junction lies along Richardson Highway 98 miles to the southeast.
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8.42 miles in length, Farmers Loop Road heads northwest to Farmers Loop and then southwest to College Road at University Avenue by the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
8.42 miles in length, Farmers Loop Road heads northwest to Farmers Loop and then southwest to College Road at University Avenue by the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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The limited access portion of Steese Highway south concludes at the traffic light with Farmers Loop Road north and Fairhill Road south.
The limited access portion of Steese Highway south concludes at the traffic light with Farmers Loop Road north and Fairhill Road south.
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Part of a north bypass of Fairbanks, Johansen Expressway runs 4.18 miles west from an adjacent area of big box retail to University Avenue at Geist Road.
Part of a north bypass of Fairbanks, Johansen Expressway runs 4.18 miles west from an adjacent area of big box retail to University Avenue at Geist Road.
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Construction anticipated for 2025/26 replaced the signalized intersection with Johansen Expressway west and City Lights Boulevard east with a diverging diamond interchange.
Construction anticipated for 2025/26 replaced the signalized intersection with Johansen Expressway west and City Lights Boulevard east with a diverging diamond interchange.
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The ensuing stretch of SR 2 (Steese Highway) southwest from Johansen Expressway is a controlled access arterial.
The ensuing stretch of SR 2 (Steese Highway) southwest from Johansen Expressway is a controlled access arterial.
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College Road heads 3.98 miles east from Farmers Loop Road and University Avenue to a signalized intersection with Steese Highway.
College Road heads 3.98 miles east from Farmers Loop Road and University Avenue to a signalized intersection with Steese Highway.
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Steese Highway south next intersects 3rd Street.
Steese Highway south next intersects 3rd Street.
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SR 2 (Steese Highway) south spanning the Chena River.
SR 2 (Steese Highway) south spanning the Chena River.
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10th Avenue ties into SR 2 (Steese Highway) southeast from the Fairbanks city center.
10th Avenue ties into SR 2 (Steese Highway) southeast from the Fairbanks city center.
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The alignment of SR 3 prior to completion of the Mitchell Expressway, Airport Way is an arterial route leading 6.04 miles west to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
The alignment of SR 3 prior to completion of the Mitchell Expressway, Airport Way is an arterial route leading 6.04 miles west to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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Construction started in June 2022 upgrades the intersection joining Steese Highway with Airport Way and Gaffney Road into a Continuous Flow Intersection Median U-Turn (CFI-MUT).1
Construction started in June 2022 upgrades the intersection joining Steese Highway with Airport Way and Gaffney Road into a Continuous Flow Intersection Median U-Turn (CFI-MUT).1
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Eielson Air Force Base is 21 miles to the southeast along SR 2 (Richardson Highway) beyond the Fairbanks suburbs.
Eielson Air Force Base is 21 miles to the southeast along SR 2 (Richardson Highway) beyond the Fairbanks suburbs.
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Richardson Highway commences along SR 2 south from Airport Way.
Richardson Highway commences along SR 2 south from Airport Way.
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An exit ramp follows for 23rd Avenue west at S Cushman Street, the former alignment of SR 2.
An exit ramp follows for 23rd Avenue west at S Cushman Street, the former alignment of SR 2.
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SR 2 (Richardson Highway) curves east to Badger and North Pole at a trumpet interchange with the north end of SR 3 (George Parks Highway).
SR 2 (Richardson Highway) curves east to Badger and North Pole at a trumpet interchange with the north end of SR 3 (George Parks Highway).
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SR 3 bypasses Fairbanks to the south along Mitchell Expressway. The state route doubles as unsigned Interstate A4 from SR 2 to SR 1 (Glenn Highway) near Wasilla. SR 2 is also Interstate A2 from this exchange southeast to Tok.
SR 3 bypasses Fairbanks to the south along Mitchell Expressway. The state route doubles as unsigned Interstate A4 from SR 2 to SR 1 (Glenn Highway) near Wasilla. SR 2 is also Interstate A2 from this exchange southeast to Tok.
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References:

  1. HSIP: Airport Way/Steese Expressway Reconstruction. https://dot.alaska.gov/nreg/ garsreconstruction/ Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADT&PF) project web site.

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Alaska State Route 3State Route 3 - Parks Highway
Alaska State Route 6State Route 6 - Steese Highway

Page Updated Wednesday June 14, 2023.