Driving The Top Of The World Highway In Alaska (Ep 28 - World Tour) Posted: April 22, 2025 | Last updated: July 10, 2025. Join the Next Meridian Expedition!

Also known as the Alcan, the highway was built during World War II as a means to move military equipment to the last frontier. Since then it’s been a vital corridor for both Alaska and Canada.

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