State Department of Transportation staff work to clear a small mudslide off of Lutak Road across from the ferry terminal on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Haines. The slide was one of three that come down along the road on Saturday and traffic was restricted to one lane. Department of Transportation area manager Matt Boron said it took about three hours to fully clear the roadway. This area is generally active and sliding when it…

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