Juneau Contractors Fortify Flood Wall

Contractors in Juneau race against time to reinforce the flood wall along the Mendenhall River, following last years near-toppling by a massive glacial outburst. The wall, made of HESCO barriers, protected homes but sustained damage. Now, theyre building taller and wider with boulders, aiming to withstand this summers expected flood. Last years peak flow reached nearly fifty thousand cubic feet per second, flooding some homes despite the wall holding at three barriers high. The city has allocated five million dollars for phase one repairs, with the U.S. Army Corps funding phase two at nineteen million dollars. The wall is expected to be ready by mid-July, providing temporary relief as long-term defenses are planned.

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