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Alaska City's One-Lane Tunnel for Cars and Trains
Whittier, Alaska's one-lane tunnel shares space with trains, serving 278,000 vehicles annually.
In brief
Whittier, Alaska's one-lane tunnel shares space with trains, serving 278,000 vehicles annually. Whittier, Alaska, has a one-lane tunnel shared by cars and trains that handles 278,000 vehicles yearly. Originally reported by Jalopnik.
Whittier's Unique Tunnel
Whittier, Alaska has a one-lane tunnel shared by cars and trains.
Tunnel Length and Purpose
The tunnel is 2.5 miles long and the longest highway tunnel in the U.S.
Whittier's Military History
The U.S. Army built Whittier during WWII to supply Alaska with a rail line.
Town Under One Roof
Whittier's 250+ residents live in the Begich Towers, a single building with a post office and church.
Tunnel Traffic and Tourism
The tunnel handles 278,000 vehicles yearly, attracting tourists for cruises and glacier tours.
At a glance
Whittier, Alaska, has a one-lane tunnel shared by cars and trains that handles 278,000 vehicles yearly.
