Whittier Alaska Tunnel Information
Its official name is the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel
Enjoy the unique experience of a trip to Whittier, Alaska, driving the longest combined vehicle-railroad tunnel in North America!
Whittier is an easy 63-mile drive south of Anchorage on the scenic Seward Highway or Highway “1” on driving maps. Be sure to check out the local attractions on your drive, from numerous photo stops along scenic Turnagain Arm to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, Portage Glacier, and the longest tunnel in North America. Tunnel details can be found at the State of Alaska site HERE.
SUMMER TUNNEL SCHEDULE
May 1 to September 30: Open daily 5:30 am to 11:15 pm
| TIME | DIRECTION |
|---|---|
| 5:30 – 5:45 am | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 6:00 – 6:15 am | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 6:30 – 6:45 am * | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 7:00 – 7:15 am | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 7:30 – 7:45 am | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 8:00 – 8:15 am * | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 8:30 – 8:45 am | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 9:00 – 9:15 am | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 9:30 – 9:45 am | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 10:30 – 10:45 am | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 11:00 – 11:15 am | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 11:30 – 11:45 am | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 12:00 – 12:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 12:30 – 12:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 1:00 – 1:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 1:30 – 1:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 2:00 – 2:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 2:30 – 2:45 pm * | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 3:00 – 3:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 3:30 – 3:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 4:00 – 4:15 pm * | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 4:30 – 4:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 5:00 – 5:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 5:30 – 5:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 6:00 – 6:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 6:30 – 6:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 7:00 – 7:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 7:30 – 7:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 8:00 – 8:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 8:30 – 8:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 9:00 – 9:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 9:30 – 9:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 10:00 – 10:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 10:30 – 10:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 11:00 – 11:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
WINTER TUNNEL SCHEDULE
Effective October 1 to April 30 – Open daily 7:00 am to 10:45 pm
| TIME | DIRECTION |
|---|---|
| 7:00 – 7:15 am | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 7:30 – 7:45 am | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 8:00 – 8:15 am | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 8:30 – 8:45 am | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 9:00 – 9:15 am | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 9:30 – 9:45 am | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 10:00 – 10:15 am | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 10:30 – 10:45 am | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 11:00 – 11:15 am | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 11:30 – 11:45 am | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 12:00 – 12:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 12:30 – 12:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 1:00 – 1:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 1:30 – 1:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 2:00 – 2:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 2:30 – 2:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 3:00 – 3:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 3:30 – 3:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 4:00 – 4:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 4:30 – 4:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 5:00 – 5:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 5:30 – 5:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 6:00 – 6:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 6:30 – 6:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 7:00 – 7:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 7:30 – 7:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 8:00 – 8:15 pm | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 8:30 – 8:45 pm | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 9:00 – 9:15 pm SEE ALERT BELOW | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 9:30 – 9:45 pm SEE ALERT BELOW | Bear Valley to Whittier |
| 10:00 – 10:15 pm SEE ALERT BELOW | Whittier to Bear Valley |
| 10:30 – 10:45 pm SEE ALERT BELOW | Bear Valley to Whittier |
Early Closures for Construction
Beginning October 28, 2018 through April 30, 2019, the tunnel will have early closures for construction. This work is designed to improve the tunnel for the future. The work will take place from 8:45 pm to 6:30 am. The work week begins Sunday evening and ends Friday mornings. The tunnel will operate on the normal schedule Friday evening through Sunday morning, and during all holidays. Please check the project webpage for more construction information at http://www.whittiertunnelmaint.com/ We appreciate your patience and understanding during this period.