Arctic Geospatial Data for Cold Region Transportation Infrastructure Analysis: High Resolution LiDAR Point Clouds along the Steese Highway, Alaska, 2023 - Site_8

Road data and the surrounding infrastructure was collected using vehicle-mounted LiDAR sensor for several sections of the Steese Highway as part of a continued efforts in providing more geospatial data in Artic regions relevant to cold regions research. The Steese Highway, located in Alaska, is a significant roadway that traverses through the state's interior, providing a vital transportation link within this remote and rugged region. Stretching approximately 261 kilometers, the highway begins in Fairbanks, one of Alaska's largest cities, and extends northward, ultimately connecting with the town of Circle near the Yukon River. The survey was conducted in the summer period of 2023. The corresponding point cloud data shows evidence of road degradation and damage, offering valuable resources for terrain visualization and analysis.