Old Knik River Bridge closed without warning after inspection flags damage
October 12, 2026
The 90-year-old bridge is used as a pedestrian and recreational vehicle path.
Butte
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Flood advisory in effect for areas along Matanuska River
August 01, 2025
The advisory is tied to heavy rainfall this weekend between Sutton and Mendeltna.
State plans major project to combat river erosion on highways near Butte and Sutton
July 14, 2025
Homeowners say the federally-funded project should be fast-tracked to keep the river at bay.
Crews finish emergency river repairs as property owners turn to clean-up
June 27, 2025
State crews finished fixes on the second Matanuska River breach site late Thursday afternoon.
Old Knik River Bridge closed without warning after inspection flags damage
October 12, 2026
The 90-year-old bridge is used as a pedestrian and recreational vehicle path.
Flood advisory in effect for areas along Matanuska River
August 01, 2025
The advisory is tied to heavy rainfall this weekend between Sutton and Mendeltna.
State plans major project to combat river erosion on highways near Butte and Sutton
July 14, 2025
Homeowners say the federally-funded project should be fast-tracked to keep the river at bay.
Crews finish emergency river repairs as property owners turn to clean-up
June 27, 2025
State crews finished fixes on the second Matanuska River breach site late Thursday afternoon.
Second breach confirmed in Matanuska River flooding near Butte
June 25, 2025
Crews are installing large rock to repair the sections and halt the flow of water towards the highway.
Crews move toward critical Matanuska riverbank repairs in Butte
June 23, 2025
Revetment repairs were expected to begin Tuesday.
Flood advisory issued as emergency repairs begin along Matanuska River in Butte
June 22, 2025
State crews began emergency repairs Sunday to halt the flooding.
Matanuska River receding following levee breach in Butte
June 21, 2025
The water impacted several homes and business and came within feet of the roadway.
State monitoring Matanuska River overflow along Old Glenn Highway
December 10, 2024
The water was still sitting over the bike path next to the highway Tuesday.