The Noatak River's persistent erosion is threatening key transportation infrastructure including the adjacent road and airstrip.

High water on the Noatak River is accelerating erosion and causing the destruction of a decades-old cement pillow revetment wall in Noatak.

A significant flood-induced washout at milepost 315 on the Dalton Highway has closed the only road link to Alaska’s North Slope oil fields between mileposts 305 and 356, with emergency repairs and ongoing monitoring underway.

High water and erosion have washed out the North Klondike Highway at kilometre 682 near Dawson City, Yukon, forcing an indefinite closure of the route.

Localized erosion from the spring melt has led Whitehorse city officials to temporarily close portions of the airport area trails to safeguard the public.