Alaska Highway

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Thursday, Jun 20 2013 by

The Alaska Highway (also known as the Alaskan Highway, Alaska-Canadian Highway, or ALCAN Highway) was constructed during World War II for the purpose of connecting the contiguous U.S. to Alaska through Canada. It begins in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, and runs to Delta Junction, Alaska, via Whitehorse, Yukon. Completed in 1942 at a length of approximately 2,700 kilometres (1,700 mi), as of 2012 it was 2,232 km or 1,387 mi long. The highway was opened to the public in 1948. Legendary over many decades for being a rough, challenging drive, the highway is now paved over its entire length.

"You Are Now Entering The World Famous Alaska Highway" (StreetView)
"You Are Now Entering The World Famous Alaska Highway"

Milepost Circle, Northern Terminus of the Alaskan Highway (Birds Eye)
Milepost Circle, Northern Terminus of the Alaskan Highway
Alaska Highway - Mile Zero (Google Maps)
Alaska Highway - Mile Zero

Alaska Highway Markers (StreetView)
Alaska Highway Markers
Alaska Highway Bridge (StreetView)
Alaska Highway Bridge

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