State Route 2 South - Tok to Alcan Border

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Alaska State Route 2 South
The Canadian border is 89.6 miles southeast from the intersection with SR 1 (Tok Cutoff Highway) at the south end of SR 2. Haines Junction, Yukon is 290 miles away.
The Canadian border is 89.6 miles southeast from the intersection with SR 1 (Tok Cutoff Highway) at the south end of SR 2. Haines Junction, Yukon is 290 miles away.
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Part of the Purple Heart Trail, SR 2 (Alaska Highway) plies across wet land areas east from Tok.
Part of the Purple Heart Trail, SR 2 (Alaska Highway) plies across wet land areas east from Tok.
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The original truss bridge taking the Alaska Highway over the Tok River was replaced as part of a $9.9 million project. Built between 1943 and 1944, demolition work on the old span commenced October 26, 2018. The new bridge was completed by October 2019.1
The original truss bridge taking the Alaska Highway over the Tok River was replaced as part of a $9.9 million project. Built between 1943 and 1944, demolition work on the old span commenced October 26, 2018. The new bridge was completed by October 2019.1
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A weigh station lines the south side of Alaska Highway ahead of milepost 1308.
A weigh station lines the south side of Alaska Highway ahead of milepost 1308.
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A $33.4 million project underway from April 2009 to July 2011 replaced the Alaska Highway truss bridge spanning the Tanana River. One mile of SR 2 was realigned and a new wayside was added as part of construction.2
A $33.4 million project underway from April 2009 to July 2011 replaced the Alaska Highway truss bridge spanning the Tanana River. One mile of SR 2 was realigned and a new wayside was added as part of construction.2
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Built by the U.S. army during construction of the Alaska Highway in 1943/44, Tanana River Bridge No. 505 was located 225 feet upstream from the new span.3
Built by the U.S. army during construction of the Alaska Highway in 1943/44, Tanana River Bridge No. 505 was located 225 feet upstream from the new span.3
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946 feet in length, the previous crossing of the Tanana River was demolished on March 2, 2011. 12 feet wider than the original, the replacement along SR 2 is a 903 foot long girder-style bridge.3
946 feet in length, the previous crossing of the Tanana River was demolished on March 2, 2011. 12 feet wider than the original, the replacement along SR 2 is a 903 foot long girder-style bridge.3
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Curving southward, SR 2 (Alaska Highway) next meets the south end of SR 5 (Taylor Highway).
Curving southward, SR 2 (Alaska Highway) next meets the south end of SR 5 (Taylor Highway).
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The intersection joining SR 2/5 is Tetlin Junction.
The intersection joining SR 2/5 is Tetlin Junction.
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SR 5 (Taylor Highway) north to Top of the World Highway east leads 172 miles to the ferry crossing the Yukon River to Dawson City, Yukon.
SR 5 (Taylor Highway) north to Top of the World Highway east leads 172 miles to the ferry crossing the Yukon River to Dawson City, Yukon.
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Eagle lies at the north end of SR 5 (Taylor Highway).
Eagle lies at the north end of SR 5 (Taylor Highway).
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State Route 5 measures 157.17 miles in length. Top of the World Highway is Yukon Highway 9.
State Route 5 measures 157.17 miles in length. Top of the World Highway is Yukon Highway 9.
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Northway Junction is 36 miles southeast of Tetlin Junction. The Canadian border is 77 miles away.
Northway Junction is 36 miles southeast of Tetlin Junction. The Canadian border is 77 miles away.
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Alaska Highway mile marker 1300
Alaska Highway mile marker 1300
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Midway Lake comes into view south of Alaska Highway between mile markers 1290 and 1289.
Midway Lake comes into view south of Alaska Highway between mile markers 1290 and 1289.
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A rest area lies next to Midway Lake by Alaska Highway milepost 1289.
A rest area lies next to Midway Lake by Alaska Highway milepost 1289.
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Alaska Highway south ahead of Bitters Creek.
Alaska Highway south ahead of Bitters Creek.
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Distance sign posted at Alaska Highway milepost 1274.
Distance sign posted at Alaska Highway milepost 1274.
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The Tanana River reappears along Alaska Highway south of mile marker 1270.
The Tanana River reappears along Alaska Highway south of mile marker 1270.
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SR 2 (Alaska Highway) crosses Beaver Creek at milepost 1268.
SR 2 (Alaska Highway) crosses Beaver Creek at milepost 1268.
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The first traveler services along Alaska Highway since Tok are at Northway Junction.
The first traveler services along Alaska Highway since Tok are at Northway Junction.
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Northway Road spurs 9.06 miles southwest from SR 2 (Alaska Highway) to Northway Airport (ORT) and Northway Village.
Northway Road spurs 9.06 miles southwest from SR 2 (Alaska Highway) to Northway Airport (ORT) and Northway Village.
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Reassurance marker posted south of Northway Road.
Reassurance marker posted south of Northway Road.
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The Canadian border is 40.9 miles southeast of Northway Road.
The Canadian border is 40.9 miles southeast of Northway Road.
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Alaska Highway passes east of Eliza Lake by milepost 1259.
Alaska Highway passes east of Eliza Lake by milepost 1259.
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Milepost 1257 is east of Yarger Lake.
Milepost 1257 is east of Yarger Lake.
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SR 2 (Alaska Highway) south at Hidden Lake Trail and milepost 1240.
SR 2 (Alaska Highway) south at Hidden Lake Trail and milepost 1240.
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The Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located at Alaska Highway mile marker 1229.
The Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center is located at Alaska Highway mile marker 1229.
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Desper Creek and Scottie Creek flow west toward the Tanana River across a broad valley. Airs Hill rises along the southern horizon.
Desper Creek and Scottie Creek flow west toward the Tanana River across a broad valley. Airs Hill rises along the southern horizon.
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Border City Lodge represents the last services along SR 2 (Alaska Highway) south ahead of the International border.
Border City Lodge represents the last services along SR 2 (Alaska Highway) south ahead of the International border.
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SR 2 crosses Desper Creek south just past Border City Lodge.
SR 2 crosses Desper Creek south just past Border City Lodge.
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Alaska Highway traverses areas of wetlands between Desper Creek and Scottie Creek.
Alaska Highway traverses areas of wetlands between Desper Creek and Scottie Creek.
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Canadian Customs lies 17.7 miles south along Alaska Highway beyond the International border.
Canadian Customs lies 17.7 miles south along Alaska Highway beyond the International border.
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SR 2 (Alaska Highway) ascends over one final bluff before reaching Yukon, Canada.
SR 2 (Alaska Highway) ascends over one final bluff before reaching Yukon, Canada.
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Southbound Alaska Highway passes by the U.S. Customs Station at milepost 1221.8.
Southbound Alaska Highway passes by the U.S. Customs Station at milepost 1221.8.
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Alaska Highway originally navigated along a sharp curve just east of where the U.S. Customs Station sits.
Alaska Highway originally navigated along a sharp curve just east of where the U.S. Customs Station sits.
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Alaska State Route 2 and Interstate A2 conclude at the International border. Alaska Highway continues southeast as Yukon Highway 1.
Alaska State Route 2 and Interstate A2 conclude at the International border. Alaska Highway continues southeast as Yukon Highway 1.
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The International Boundary marker at the wayside park straddling the U.S./Canada line.
The International Boundary marker at the wayside park straddling the U.S./Canada line.
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The Yukon welcome sign along Alaska Highway stands just inside Canada.
The Yukon welcome sign along Alaska Highway stands just inside Canada.
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References:

  1. "Time for a new span: World War II-era Tok River Bridge is being replaced." Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (AK), November 4, 2018.
  2. "New Tanana River Bridge Enables More Efficient Commerce." https://content.govdelivery.com/ accounts/AKDOT/bulletins/ecaad Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, news bulleton. May 12, 2011.
  3. "World War II-era Alaska Highway bridge over Tanana River demolished." Fairbanks Daily News-Miner (AK), March 4, 2011.

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