L-R Larry & Evon working to mark the truck trail in the Johnson River
As of January 6th, conditions for truck travel in the Lower Kuskokwim are good. The River is smooth and with the recent cold days – the ice is thickening. There are well established truck trails from the Johnson River Villages to Tuluksak.
Truck trails have been marked from the Upper End of Church Slough to Akiachak and on up to Akiak and Tuluksak. From Bethel the truck trail is marked to Napaskiak and Napakiak. Below Napakiak there are no markers yet, but a crew is working to mark the road from Nunapitchuk and Kasigluk down the Johnson to the Kuskokwim. They were about halfway done as of the afternoon of January 6th.
Please beware that the weather is supposed to change over the next few days. It’s a good idea to call back Tundra to check their weather before heading down. Shell ice is still a problem on the beaches and bars so stay out on the River ice. Also, even though traveling by truck or car – dress warm, carry things to take care of your vehicle like shovel, oil, anti-freeze, spare tire, etc.
And please don’t let anyone drink and travel.
Safe Traveling & Happy Slaaviq from BSAR.
Thank you.
*Please note that this report is not an advisory that is safe to travel. It is for informational purposes only.
