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Alaska Highway Route

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The Alaska Highway, also known as the Alcan Highway, begins in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, and ends in Delta Junction, Alaska, near Fairbanks. The highway traverses through British Columbia and the Yukon Territory in Canada before entering Alaska. The route primarily runs through remote areas, with few major population centers along the way.

From Dawson Creek, the highway heads northwest through British Columbia, passing through towns such as Fort St. John and Fort Nelson. The route then crosses into the Yukon Territory near Watson Lake, where it continues northwest, skirting the eastern edge of the St. Elias Mountains. The highway passes through Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon, before turning westward toward the Alaska border.

Upon entering Alaska, the highway takes a more southwesterly direction, passing through Tok and crossing the Tanana River at Big Delta before reaching its terminus in Delta Junction. From Delta Junction, travelers can continue on the Richardson Highway to Fairbanks or other parts of Alaska.

When the Alaska Highway was first completed in 1942, it measured approximately 1,700 miles (2,700 kilometers) in length. Over the years, the highway has undergone numerous improvements, realignments, and straightening projects, which have reduced its distance considerably. As of 2021, the highway’s length is approximately 1,387 miles (2,232 kilometers), a reduction of around 313 miles (504 kilometers) from its original length.

These changes were primarily made to improve the highway’s safety, efficiency, and accessibility, removing some of the more hazardous sections and reducing travel time for motorists. The shortened route also makes it easier to maintain and manage the highway, especially in the face of challenging weather conditions and the remote nature of the areas it traverses.

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