Accident scene on the Seward Highway south of Anchorage. Courtesy of Seward Highway Traffic Reports Facebook page.
By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | July 1, 2026 1:36pm
Anchorage Police say the Seward Highway is closed between Rabbit Creek and Potter Valley Road after a traffic fatality. The crash is being processed by the Major Collision Investigation Unit, and drivers are being told to use alternate routes and expect delays.
A detour is available via Old Seward, expect delays and follow officer guidance. – Anchorage Police Department via Facebook
APD says the closure will be updated as more information becomes available.
Expect delays and use alternate routes while the Seward Highway remains closed.
By Gina Hill | Alaska Headline Living | July 1, 2026 8:59am
The Seward Highway is closed between Rabbit Creek Rifle Range and Potter Valley Road following a vehicle collision, according to Anchorage Police. Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes while responders work the scene. No estimated reopening time has been announced.
The closure is affecting one of Anchorage’s busiest commuter corridors, where even a single crash can create immediate backups. Collisions on this stretch are often tied to speeding, distracted driving, tailgating, impaired driving, and rapidly changing road conditions.
Anchorage Police have not yet released further details about the crash. This is a developing situation, and updates are expected as the scene is cleared and investigators continue their work.
