The Alaska Highway (French: Route de l'Alaska; also known as the Alaskan Highway, Alaska-Canadian Highway, or ALCAN Highway) was constructed during World War II to connect the contiguous United States to Alaska across Canada.

The Alaska Highway, also known as the Alaskan Highway or the Alcan Highway, is the 2,224 Km/1382 mile road that connects Dawson Creek, BC in Canada to Delta Junction, Alaska. It is a mostly paved or chip sealed highway, which is open year round and passes through the rugged northern landscape of British Columbia, Yukon and Alaska.

Whether contemplating a trip up the Alaska Highway, or already packed and ready to go, travelers ask The MILEPOST® many of the same questions each year about what to expect along this pioneer road.

The Alaska Highway (also called the ALCAN Highway) is a long 1,390 mile road stretching from Delta Junction, Alaska at its northwestern end to Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada at its southeastern end.

Jan 9, 2025 · The Alaska Highway, also known as the Alcan Highway, runs 2,232 km (1,387 miles) from Dawson Creek in British Columbia, through the Yukon, and ends in Delta Junction in Alaska, before connecting with the Richardson Highway to Fairbanks.

The Alaska Highway begins at Mile 0 in Dawson Creek, BC. The first 613 miles/987 km of the Alaska Highway are in British Columbia, where it is designated BC Highway 97 North. The highway travels in a northwesterly direction to the Yukon …

Mar 8, 2025 · Alaska Highway, road (1,387 miles [2,232 km] long) through British Columbia, Yukon, and Alaska. It was previously called the Alaskan International Highway, the Alaska Military Highway, and the Alcan (Alaska-Canadian) Highway.

Jul 17, 2024 · There is only one road to Alaska, the Alcan Highway, which is commonly known as the Alaska Highway. Once you cross the Alcan Border into Alaska, there are several roads in Alaska, but no matter where your journey starts, you’ll be driving on the Alcan Highway for a portion of your trip.

1 day ago · ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Alaska Department of Transportation (ADOT) is requesting public input on a new long-range plan for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) which aims to alter the path forward in making the Alaska Marine Highway system more sustainable.. The AMHS, according to ADOT, is crucial in “providing essential access, supporting economic activity, and preserving cultural ...

6 days ago · Today, the Alaska Highway is a modern road and paved almost all the way from Dawson Creek to Delta Junction. A few short stretches of gravel remain, but even these surfaces are beautifully maintained by Yukon and Alaska road crews.