New rock cut on Portage Glacier Road.

photo credit: HDR Alaska, Inc.

Construction in snow conditions: over 35 feet of snow fell during winter of 1998-1999.

photo credit: Kiewit Construction

Kiewit workers remove old ties from the tunnel.

photo credit: ADOT&PF

Grading base for roadway/rail panel.

photo credit: ©Chris Arend

Base material unloaded from railcar in Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel.

photo credit: Kiewit Construction

Workers leveled (screed) grade as roadway/rail panel was set.

photo credit: ©Chris Arend

Transporting roadway/rail panels into the tunnel in winter 1998-99.

photo credit: ©Chris Arend

Vehicle turnout for emergency stopping in Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. April 2000

photo credit: HDR Alaska, Inc.

The ice and water control liner was assembled in Portage Lake Tunnel for use in the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel.

photo credit: HDR Alaska, Inc.

Technician working on control console in Tunnel Control Center. April 2000.

photo credit: HDR Alaska, Inc.

Portage Lake Tunnel as seen from Bear Valley. September 1999

photo credit: ©Chris Arend

Railroad workers adjust new railroad track switch during winter months.

photo credit: Kiewit Construction

Interior of tunnel: preparing base material for roadway/rail panel.

photo credit: ©Chris Arend

Laser in use to set grades in the tunnel.

photo credit: ©Chris Arend

Needle Beam Crane used for laying panels.

photo credit: ©Chris Arend

Temporary rails being installed in roadway/rail panels.

photo credit: ADOT&PF

Wire mesh used in tunnel roof to catch rocks that may work loose over time.

photo credit: ADOT&PF

Heated ice control panels near the portal of the
Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel. April 2000

photo credit: HDR Alaska, Inc

Tunnel Control Center and toll booths
in Bear Valley. April 2000.

photo credit: HDR Alaska, Inc.

Aerial view of Whittier.

photo credit: ©AeroMap U.S.