What time does Whittier tunnel close?
What time does Whittier tunnel close?
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 |
Why is the tunnel in Alaska open 15 minutes?
Always allow for at least one tunnel opening to give ample time to check in at the required time. Driving towards Whittier, the tunnel opens for 15 minutes at the bottom of every hour. Then they close the tunnel to allow for on-coming traffic leaving Whittier and for train use.
How long is the tunnel in Whittier Alaska?
2.5 miles
You’ll go through Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel—the longest (2.5 miles) highway tunnel in North America, and the first designed for -40 Fahrenheit temperatures and 150 mph winds!
How long does it take to get through the tunnel in Whittier?
To Whittier: Cars leave on the half hour, from 5:30am to 10:30pm. From Whittier: Cars leave on the hour, from 6am to 11pm. Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to tunnel opening. (Arriving earlier isn’t a waste; park in line, then get out of your car and soak in the scenery.) Give yourself another 20 – 30 minutes to get through the tunnel.
When do cars leave for Whittier in the summer?
Summer Schedule To Whittier: Cars leave on the half hour, from 5:30am to 10:30pm. From Whittier: Cars leave on the hour, from 6am to 11pm. Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to tunnel opening. Give yourself another 20 – 30 minutes to get through the tunnel.
What to see in Whittier at Christmas time?
We drove into Whittier a few years back at Christmas time. There were a couple of businesses open, the grocery store and a bar, but not really worth stopping. The drive through the tunnel was impressive. We were lucky enough to see harbor seals playing near the cruise ship dock.
When is the best time to go to Whittier CA?
Summer Schedule To Whittier: Cars leave on the half hour, from 5:30am to 10:30pm. From Whittier: Cars leave on the hour, from 6am to 11pm. Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to tunnel opening. (Arriving earlier isn’t a waste; park in line, then get out of your car and soak in the scenery.)