ASD said they will have crews out this weekend checking on the road conditions.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - On Friday, the Anchorage School District declared their fourth weather closure day of the school year, as record-breaking snowfall on Tuesday resulted in three consecutive snow days for students.This year, ASD had set aside two days for weather closure. The recent snowfall now has them two days over the allocated number, with the potential for further closures next week, due to the additional snow expected to hit Anchorage on Sunday.
“Crews are still working on improving some of the main roads through Anchorage,” said Justin Shelby, of the DOT. However, despite the progress, ASD said the roads are still not safe for staff and students to travel to school. This includes both students on buses, and those walking to school.
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