State Route 3 South - Willow to Houston

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Alaska State Route 3
Alaska State Route 3 South

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$29.9 million in construction underway from January 2022 to October 31, 2023 replaces the Parks Highway bridges over Montana, Goose and Sheep Creeks.1,2
$29.9 million in construction underway from January 2022 to October 31, 2023 replaces the Parks Highway bridges over Montana, Goose and Sheep Creeks.1,2
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SR 3 (Parks Highway) south at Goose Creek.
SR 3 (Parks Highway) south at Goose Creek.
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SR 3 (Parks Highway) south at Sheep Creek.
SR 3 (Parks Highway) south at Sheep Creek.
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Continuing south to Willow, SR 3 passes through the burn area left over from the Sockeye Fire. Underway from June 14 to July 22, 2015, the fire scored 7,220 acres and destroyed 55 homes.3
Continuing south to Willow, SR 3 passes through the burn area left over from the Sockeye Fire. Underway from June 14 to July 22, 2015, the fire scored 7,220 acres and destroyed 55 homes.3
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The welcome sign for Willow lies 15 miles north of the Willow Community Center.
The welcome sign for Willow lies 15 miles north of the Willow Community Center.
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Parks Highway crosses the Kashwitna River ahead of milepost 83.
Parks Highway crosses the Kashwitna River ahead of milepost 83.
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Park Highway crosses Willow Creek south of milepost 72.
Park Highway crosses Willow Creek south of milepost 72.
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Willow Fishhook Road travels 31.30 miles east from SR 3 to Palmer-Fishhook Road beyond Hatcher Pass.
Willow Fishhook Road travels 31.30 miles east from SR 3 to Palmer-Fishhook Road beyond Hatcher Pass.
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Willow Creek Parkway spurs 3.77 miles west to Willow Creek State Recreation Area.
Willow Creek Parkway spurs 3.77 miles west to Willow Creek State Recreation Area.
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SR 3 runs along the west side of Willow Airport (UUO) on the ensuing stretch of Parks Highway southbound.
SR 3 runs along the west side of Willow Airport (UUO) on the ensuing stretch of Parks Highway southbound.
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Willow Lake is just west of Parks Highway across from Willow Airport (UUO).
Willow Lake is just west of Parks Highway across from Willow Airport (UUO).
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Nancy Lake Parkway branches 6.50 miles southwest from Parks Highway by Nancy Lake to South Rolly Lake Campground.
Nancy Lake Parkway branches 6.50 miles southwest from Parks Highway by Nancy Lake to South Rolly Lake Campground.
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Turning southeast, SR 3 (Parks Highway) continues into the city of Houston ahead of milepost 61.
Turning southeast, SR 3 (Parks Highway) continues into the city of Houston ahead of milepost 61.
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The Chugach Mountains on Kenai Peninsula appear along the southern horizon beyond adjacent wetlands along the Little Susitna River in Houston.
The Chugach Mountains on Kenai Peninsula appear along the southern horizon beyond adjacent wetlands along the Little Susitna River in Houston.
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The number of traveler services along Parks Highway increases as SR 3 advances southeast through Houston.
The number of traveler services along Parks Highway increases as SR 3 advances southeast through Houston.
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SR 3 (Parks Highway) shifts south of the Alaska Railroad from Houston east to Meadow Lakes.
SR 3 (Parks Highway) shifts south of the Alaska Railroad from Houston east to Meadow Lakes.
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SR 3 south at Cheri Lake Drive east to the Meadow Lakes.
SR 3 south at Cheri Lake Drive east to the Meadow Lakes.
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Hawk Lane stems 2.33 miles west to Kiowa Street near Big Beaver Lake.
Hawk Lane stems 2.33 miles west to Kiowa Street near Big Beaver Lake.
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Big Lake Road leads 9.07 miles west to W Susitna Parkway and Burma Road at the census designated place of Big Lake.
Big Lake Road leads 9.07 miles west to W Susitna Parkway and Burma Road at the census designated place of Big Lake.
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SR 3 (Parks Highway) expands to a four lane, divided arterial east from the signalized intersection with Big Lake Road.
SR 3 (Parks Highway) expands to a four lane, divided arterial east from the signalized intersection with Big Lake Road.
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References:

  1. Pulse: Project News for the Week of January 31, 2022. https://www.enr.com/ articles/53507-pulse-project-news-for-the-week-of- january-31-2022 Engineering News-Record.
  2. ITB 0A41034/Z589760000 & 0A41036/CFHWY00217 - Parks Highway Bridge Replacements: Montana Creek, Sheep Creek, and Goose Creek. https://aws.state.ak.us/ OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/ View.aspx?id=204141 State of Alaska, Online Public Notices.
  3. Sockeye Fire. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ Sockeye_Fire Wikipedia.

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Page Updated Monday June 19, 2023.