Alaska has very few roads primarily due to its vast and rugged terrain, which includes mountains, forests, and rivers that make construction challenging and expensive. Additionally, much of the state is sparsely populated, leading to limited demand for extensive road networks. The harsh climate and remote locations also contribute to the preference for air and water transport over road travel. As a result, many areas remain accessible only by plane or boat.
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According to the Alaska Department of Transportation, there are about 4,900 miles of paved roads in Alaska.
Very few.
Quite a few. Very scenic, and good fishing!
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If you want to drive across Alaska, look at a map. The few highways that exist do not span the state. One can drive the southern areas and into the interior, but north of Fairbanks the roads are unimproved and are open seasonal.
There are roads that lead to Alaska. They are just out of the way. Why don't you just fly?
The drivers who choose to drive the ice roads are attracted by the adventure, challenge and high pay of the job.
I went to Alaska in 1998 and all the main roads were paved except for several sections of the AlCan which were being improved. What a trip! go for it! You'll never regret going. Depends where you are going, some of the roads are just gravel. I lived there almost two years.
ALASKA It's back on the Canadian Ice Roads this year for Season #7 where the show originated, not Alaska
A few miles west of Fairbanks in interior Alaska.