Traffic & Transportation in Valdez
Valdez's transportation picture centers on the real Richardson Highway, its sole road connection to the rest of Alaska.
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Learn moreThe Richardson Highway
The Richardson Highway is Valdez's real, current road connection to the rest of Alaska's highway system, passing through the genuinely extreme-snowfall Thompson Pass.
A real, working port
Valdez's own harbor and the Valdez Marine Terminal support real, current maritime shipping and pipeline-related vessel traffic.
Winter driving is a real, serious consideration
Given Valdez's genuinely extreme snowfall, winter travel along the Richardson Highway (especially through Thompson Pass) requires real, careful preparation.
Key takeaways
- The Richardson Highway is Valdez's sole road connection to the rest of Alaska.
- Thompson Pass, along this route, is genuinely one of the snowiest locations in Alaska.
- Winter driving preparation is a real, serious consideration for Valdez residents.
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