Anchorage

Seward Highway reopens after fatal crash near Girdwood

The Seward Highway was closed in both directions at Mile 96 near Girdwood for several hours Friday night as Alaska State Troopers investigated a crash that killed a motorcyclist.

The crash happened around 7 p.m. and the motorcyclist had not been positively identified as of 10 p.m., said troopers spokeswoman Beth Ipsen. The state Department of Transportation and Public Facilities said the highway reopened around 1 a.m Saturday.

The crash and closure happened on one of the highway's busiest days of the year, with scores of people traveling for Independence Day gatherings, the Girdwood Forest Fair and Saturday's Mount Marathon race in Seward. Severe traffic congestion was reported by drivers heading southbound around the time of the crash Friday evening.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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