PoliticsAnchorage · July 24, 2026
coned off since may
If your evening commute runs through Tudor and Minnesota, you've been staring at those cones for months wondering what the holdup is.
Daily Alaska staff · July 24, 2026 · Anchorage
The second left-turn lane from Tudor Road onto Minnesota Drive in Anchorage has been closed since early May due to a failing pipe running underneath the road that made the surface unsafe to drive on, according to the state. Crews first spotted the problem in May, while the ground was still frozen, and confirmed the damage once the ground thawed in June.
Drivers heading through midtown Anchorage have dealt with a nightly backup on Tudor Road as traffic funnels toward the closed turn lane onto Minnesota Drive, a pattern that has continued since the closure began.
Since the damage was confirmed, the repair has been waiting on permits and environmental review before crews can begin digging. The state expects the actual repair work to start in late August.
The lane is expected to reopen around the middle of September, according to the state. Until then, commuters in the area should continue to plan for delays at the Tudor Road and Minnesota Drive intersection.
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Questions people ask
Why is the Tudor to Minnesota turn lane closed?
A failing pipe underground made the road unsafe to drive over. The lane's been closed since early May while crews wait for permits and environmental checks before digging.
When will the Tudor Minnesota lane reopen?
Mid-September. Repairs are expected to start in late August.
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- The second left-turn lane from Tudor Road onto Minnesota Drive has been closed since early May due to a failing pipe underneath the road. · alaskasnewssource.com
- Crews confirmed the pipe damage once the ground thawed in June. · alaskasnewssource.com
- Repairs are expected to begin in late August, with the lane reopening by mid-September. · alaskasnewssource.com
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