Alaska's Lifeline Road Approved | Anchorage News

Alaska’s long-awaited 18-mile road linking King Cove and Cold Bay is finally approved, clearing its last federal hurdle and set to begin construction in 30 days. While environmentalists worry about impacts on wildlife in the Izembek Refuge, residents see it as a matter of life and death — providing critical, reliable access to the all-weather airport for medical emergencies when weather or sea conditions make flying or boating impossible. The project, secured through a recent land exchange, promises to become a vital transportation lifeline for Southwest Alaska. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dd6deed18ea0c14d