# 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.
- Title: Alaska City's One-Lane Tunnel for Cars and Trains · Jalopnik
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Jalopnik — https://jalopnik.com/2281306/city-whittier-alaska-one-lane-tunnel-cars-share-trains
- Author: Ted Ladue
- Published: 2026-10-11T14:25:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: whittier alaska, anthony anderson tunnel, alaska railroad, one-lane tunnel, military base, tourist attraction, cars, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Whittier, Alaska, has a one-lane tunnel shared by cars and trains that handles 278,000 vehicles yearly.