Whittier, Alaska | Driving Through the Longest Highway Tunnel in North America (Narrated)
This version of the video features narrated commentary to guide you through the drive and provide context about the tunnel, the mountain, and the town of Whittier. Experience the full drive through the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest highway tunnel in North America, connecting the Seward Highway to Whittier, Alaska. In this video, travel both directions through the 2.5-mile tunnel that cuts through Maynard Mountain—first driving from the Bear Valley staging area into Whittier, seeing the cruise ship port, Begich Towers, and the abandoned Buckner Building, and then returning through the tunnel back toward Anchorage. Originally built during World War II as a railroad tunnel, the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel was later renovated to allow cars and trains to share the same passage through the mountain, with vehicles driving directly over the railroad tracks. Along the way, explore the history and engineering behind one of the most unusual transportation tunnels in North America. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to drive through North America's longest highway tunnel, this video shows the entire experience...from both directions. If you prefer to experience this drive with natural sounds and on-screen captions instead of narration, you can find that version here: https://youtu.be/VrIF_m1CA_c Thanks for watching. #WhittierTunnel #AntonAndersonTunnel #WhittierAlaska #AlaskaTravel #PrinceWilliamSound #AlaskaRoadTrip #DrivingThroughATunnel #SewardHighway #TravelAlaska #AlaskaAdventure