The Alaska Highway was constructed during World War II to connect the contiguous United States to Alaska across Canada. It begins at the junction with a few Canadian highways in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, and runs to Delta Junction, Alaska, via Whitehorse, Yukon. When it was completed in 1942, it was about 2,700 kilometres long, b…
The Alaska Highway was constructed during World War II to connect the contiguous United States to Alaska across Canada. It begins at the junction with a few Canadian highways in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, and runs to Delta Junction, Alaska, via Whitehorse, Yukon. When it was completed in 1942, it was about 2,700 kilometres long, but in 2012, it was only 2,232 km. This is due to the realignments of the highway over the years, which has rerouted and straightened many sections. The highway opened to the public in 1948. Once legendary for being a rough, challenging drive, the highway is now paved over its entire length. Its component highways are British Columbia Highway 97, Yukon Highway 1, and Alaska Route 2.
Length: 2,232 km (1,387 mi) · (as of 2012)
Existed: 1942–present
Component highways: Highway 97 · Hwy 1 · AK-2
Major intersections: Highway 29 in Charlie Lake, BC · Highway 77 near Fort Nelson, BC · Hwy 4 in Watson Lake, YT · Hwy 37 near Upper Liard, YT · Hwy 6 at Johnsons Crossing, YT · Hwy 8 at Jakes Corner, YT · Hwy 2 in Carcross Cutoff, YT and Whitehorse, YT · Hwy 3 at Haines Junction, YT · AK-5 at Tetlin Junction, AK · AK-1 in Tok, AK
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