Changes to USPS Routes, Delivery Schedules Take Effect

Over the last few months, the U.S. Post Office has reviewed how much mail carriers deliver and ways to make the process more efficient.

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By Alexis Fernandez

Story Created: Sep 12, 2011 at 8:52 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Sep 12, 2011 at 8:52 PM AKDT

Anchorage residents could soon notice a change in their mail delivery as a result of route adjustments done by the U.S. Postal Service.

Every year, USPS changes delivery routes across the city to keep up with mail volume, and because of decreased mail delivery, routes will be condensed.

Residents could expect to receive their mail at an earlier or later time, and could also have a different carrier.

Andrea Hotchkin, a manager for the U.S. Postal Service here in Anchorage, says these changes help prevent downsizing and keep hundreds of employees working an eight-hour shift.

“When we have vacancies that come open, we tend to hold some vacancies so that we have a place for everybody,” said Hotchkin.

Officials from the postal service say rural villages will not be affected because their usage is more consistent compared to the rest of the state.

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uh said on Tuesday, Sep 13 at 5:08 PM

yes stop sat and that junk mail wednesday

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mary said on Tuesday, Sep 13 at 5:53 AM

my mail used to come around 10 am, now i feel lucky if it comes by 5 pm, 1 day it didn't come at all, i know cause i put outgoing mail in the box in the morning, the mailperson just pulled in and right back out without stopping at about 7 30 pm

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Robert L. said on Monday, Sep 12 at 10:05 PM

It takes a ton of extra money to deliver on Saturday. Just stop doing that and they might go into the black.

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Mike J. said on Monday, Sep 12 at 9:42 PM

I can remember back when the norm was mail Mon-Fri. Then Sat delivery started, and was big novelty. Postage was like 5 cents then.

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