Whittier Tunnel, Transportation & Public Facilities, State of Alaska
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Whittier Access Tunnel
Enjoy the unique experience of a trip to Whittier, Alaska, driving the longest combined vehicle-railroad tunnel in North America!
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WHITTIER TUNNEL CLOSURE NOTICE
Emergency Services Training
Tuesday, May 5, Noon-2:00 pm
Friday, May 8, Noon-2:00 pm
Last Tunnel Openings Before Closure:
Whittier: 11:00 am
Bear Valley: 11:30 am
First Tunnel Openings After Closure:
Whittier: 2:00 pm
Bear Valley: 2:30 pm
Your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated!
YODEL Ticket Purchasing Portal
Purchase toll tickets online:
All tickets are roundtrip tickets. Single tickets and Seasonal passes are available. Availability depends on the vehicle class. Seasonal: Winter (October 1 to April 30) and Summer (May 1 to September 30) are available for Class A and Class B1 vehicles. They can be purchased for one driver using multiple vehicles of the appropriate class or for one vehicle of the appropriate class for multiple drivers.
Visit YODEL online or use the app to create an account and purchase vehicle tickets
Questions?
View the FAQ for Yodel here
Tunnel Schedules
VIEW ONLINE
(or choose to download in Adobe PDF or Excel format)
Summer
May 1 - Sept 30
Summer Schedule
Summer Schedule
Winter
Oct 1 - Apr 30
Winter Schedule
Winter Schedule
Current Regulations
Current Regulations
Toll Schedules
Schedule and safety information:
call
1-877-611-2586
History, tunnel facts, operational information, and construction details are available on this website. For further questions or information, please contact:
Gordon S. Burton, Facility Manager
Phone:
907-472-2584
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
5300 East Tudor Road Anchorage, Alaska 99507
e-mail:
gordon.burton@alaska.gov
Location of Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel:
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