State Route 3 South - Fairbanks to Nenana

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Alaska State Route 3
Alaska State Route 3 South
The first confirming marker for State Route 3 south appears just beyond the Cushman Street underpass and trumpet interchange with SR 2 (Richardson Highway).
The first confirming marker for State Route 3 south appears just beyond the Cushman Street underpass and trumpet interchange with SR 2 (Richardson Highway).
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An entrance ramp joins Cushman Street (old SR 2) and 28th Avenue with SR 3 along Mitchell Expressway westbound.
An entrance ramp joins Cushman Street (old SR 2) and 28th Avenue with SR 3 along Mitchell Expressway westbound.
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Lathrop Street, Peger Road and University Avenue intersect Mitchell Expressway over the course of three miles.
Lathrop Street, Peger Road and University Avenue intersect Mitchell Expressway over the course of three miles.
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SR 3 shifts northward from parallel 30th Avenue to Lathrop Street by South Davis Park.
SR 3 shifts northward from parallel 30th Avenue to Lathrop Street by South Davis Park.
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Lathrop Street leads north to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital at Cowles Street.
Lathrop Street leads north to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital at Cowles Street.
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SR 3 (Mitchell Expressway) continues one mile west alongside South Davis Park to Peger Road.
SR 3 (Mitchell Expressway) continues one mile west alongside South Davis Park to Peger Road.
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Peger Road is a four lane boulevard north from SR 3 to Pioneer Park and Johansen Expressway beyond the Chena River.
Peger Road is a four lane boulevard north from SR 3 to Pioneer Park and Johansen Expressway beyond the Chena River.
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Mitchell Expressway curves northwest to University Avenue east of Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Mitchell Expressway curves northwest to University Avenue east of Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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University Avenue angles southwest to air cargo facilities of Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
University Avenue angles southwest to air cargo facilities of Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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University Avenue constitutes a four lane arterial north 2.23 miles to Farmers Loop Road at College Road and Alumni Drive by the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
University Avenue constitutes a four lane arterial north 2.23 miles to Farmers Loop Road at College Road and Alumni Drive by the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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Parks Highway upgrades to a limited access freeway ahead of the six-ramp parclo interchange with Airport Way.
Parks Highway upgrades to a limited access freeway ahead of the six-ramp parclo interchange with Airport Way.
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The freeway along SR 3 extends 2.75 miles northwest to the intersection with Sheep Creek Road.
The freeway along SR 3 extends 2.75 miles northwest to the intersection with Sheep Creek Road.
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Airport Way west joins the city of Fairbanks with the passenger terminal at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport Way west joins the city of Fairbanks with the passenger terminal at Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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Formerly part of SR 3, Airport Way east is a controlled access arterial leading back into Fairbanks.
Formerly part of SR 3, Airport Way east is a controlled access arterial leading back into Fairbanks.
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Geist Road west and Chena Pump Road north converge with SR 3 (Mitchell Expressway) at the succeeding exit.
Geist Road west and Chena Pump Road north converge with SR 3 (Mitchell Expressway) at the succeeding exit.
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Advancing northwest, SR 3 (Mitchell Expressway) spans the Chena River.
Advancing northwest, SR 3 (Mitchell Expressway) spans the Chena River.
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Geist Road runs east along the south side of the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.
Geist Road runs east along the south side of the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus.
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SR 3 southbound at the modified diamond interchange with Chena Pump Road south to Chena and Geist Road east to Fairbanks.
SR 3 southbound at the modified diamond interchange with Chena Pump Road south to Chena and Geist Road east to Fairbanks.
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Geist Road extends 1.73 miles east from Chena Pump Road to become Johansen Expressway across Fairbanks.
Geist Road extends 1.73 miles east from Chena Pump Road to become Johansen Expressway across Fairbanks.
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SR 3 southbound reduces to a single lane beyond the entrance ramp from Geist Road.
SR 3 southbound reduces to a single lane beyond the entrance ramp from Geist Road.
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Nenana is 48 miles to the west. Anchorage is 353 miles to the south via SR 3 (Parks Highway) and SR 1 (Glenn Highway).
Nenana is 48 miles to the west. Anchorage is 353 miles to the south via SR 3 (Parks Highway) and SR 1 (Glenn Highway).
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Sheep Creek Road connects SR 3 (Parks Highway) with Tanana Drive east to the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Sheep Creek Road connects SR 3 (Parks Highway) with Tanana Drive east to the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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SR 3 (Parks Highway) travels west between Gold Hill and Chena Ridge toward Ester.
SR 3 (Parks Highway) travels west between Gold Hill and Chena Ridge toward Ester.
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Old Nenana Highway branches west from SR 3 (Parks Highway) at Ester.
Old Nenana Highway branches west from SR 3 (Parks Highway) at Ester.
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Cripple Creek Road heads 3.57 miles south from Parks Highway at milepost 349 to Potter Road.
Cripple Creek Road heads 3.57 miles south from Parks Highway at milepost 349 to Potter Road.
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The George Parks Memorial lines the south side of SR 3 near mile marker 345.
The George Parks Memorial lines the south side of SR 3 near mile marker 345.
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Old Nenana Highway returns to Parks Highway from Ester. The 9.47 mile long loop was formerly part of SR 3.
Old Nenana Highway returns to Parks Highway from Ester. The 9.47 mile long loop was formerly part of SR 3.
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Parks Highway south leaves Fairbanks North Star Borough for the Yukon Koyukuk Census Area.
Parks Highway south leaves Fairbanks North Star Borough for the Yukon Koyukuk Census Area.
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Viewing the Tanana River valley northwest from a turnout on Parks Highway midway between milepost 319 and 318.
Viewing the Tanana River valley northwest from a turnout on Parks Highway midway between milepost 319 and 318.
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A rest area lines the west side of Parks Highway just south of Little Goldstream Creek.
A rest area lines the west side of Parks Highway just south of Little Goldstream Creek.
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Parks Highway south at Monderosa Drive (former SR 3).
Parks Highway south at Monderosa Drive (former SR 3).
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SR 3 (Parks Highway) navigates through an S-curve along the Tanana River south into the city of Nenana.
SR 3 (Parks Highway) navigates through an S-curve along the Tanana River south into the city of Nenana.
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SR 3 spans the north channel of the Tanana River over the Shirley Demientieff Memorial Bridge.
SR 3 spans the north channel of the Tanana River over the Shirley Demientieff Memorial Bridge.
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SR 3 (Parks Highway) crosses the main channel of the Tanana River on the Alaska Native Veterans's Honor Bridge.
SR 3 (Parks Highway) crosses the main channel of the Tanana River on the Alaska Native Veterans's Honor Bridge.
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Built in 1967, SR 3 spans the Tanana River on a Parker through truss bridge.1
Built in 1967, SR 3 spans the Tanana River on a Parker through truss bridge.1
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The Tanana River bridge is 1,307 feet in length.1
The Tanana River bridge is 1,307 feet in length.1
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The bridge over the Tanana River replaced ferry service to A Street in Nenana.
The bridge over the Tanana River replaced ferry service to A Street in Nenana.
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A Street ties into SR 3 just south of the Tanana River from the Nenana business district.
A Street ties into SR 3 just south of the Tanana River from the Nenana business district.
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References:

  1. Tanana River Bridge. https://bridgehunter.com/ ak/yukon-koyukuk/tanana-river/ BridgeHunter.com.

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