Door malfunction causes closure of Whittier tunnel
Published Friday, January 9, 2009
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Stumble It!WHITTIER — The Whittier tunnel has been closed after a door malfunction.
The state says there were no injuries or accidents, and no motorists were stranded when the mechanical malfunction occurred.
A repair crew was en route from Anchorage, and state officials expected repairs to be completed later Friday. Until repairs are made, no vehicular traffic is being allowed through the tunnel. Individuals are being provided shuttle service through the tunnel on an as-needed basis.
The Alaska Marine Highway System ferry Aurora is scheduled to depart Whittier at 12:30 p.m. Friday.
Tunnel officials say every reasonable effort is being made to meet the needs of customers.
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