1. Seward Highway is a scenic byway that stretches for 127 miles through south-central Alaska, connecting the city of Seward to Anchorage. The highway offers breathtaking views of glaciers, fjords, and the Chugach Mountains, making it a popular tourist destination. It is also the only road that provides access to the Kenai Peninsula from Anchorage.
One of the unique features of the Seward Highway is the 2.5-mile-long Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, the longest highway tunnel in North America. The tunnel is used to allow traffic to travel through a mountain range and is open to only one lane of traffic at a time.
Other attractions along the highway include the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center, the Portage Glacier Visitor Center, and the Chugach National Forest.
2. The highway is open year-round, but the services along the way may have varying operating hours depending on the season. The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities maintains the highway and can be contacted at (907) 269-0770 for more information.
3. There is no ticket fee associated with driving on the Seward Highway, but visitors may need to pay for parking or entrance fees at some of the attractions along the way. Transportation options include driving your own vehicle or taking a tour bus.
