Affected by snowfall, some sections of Duku Highway in Xinjiang have been temporarily restricted
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On October 7, affected by snowfall, four five expressways including the G217 Duku Highway in Xinjiang and ordinary national and provincial trunk roads implemented two-way traffic control, and the resumption time is to be determined.
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Affected by the snowfall, some mountainous roads in Xinjiang are not safe for traffic, and the transportation department has implemented temporary traffic control in accordance with the law.
The reporter learned from the Emergency Command and Networked Toll Collection Center of the Department of Transportation of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region that at 10:00 on October 7, the G217 Duku Highway from 587 kilometers to 671 kilometers (Bayingou to Hahilgen Tunnel Exit ) section and the G217 Duku Highway section from 671 kilometers to 694 kilometers (Hasilgen Tunnel to Qolma Intersection). Due to snowy weather, the road does not meet safe traffic conditions, and two-way traffic control is implemented. The recovery time is to be determined.
As of 17:00 on October 7, there were 4 and 5 expressways and ordinary national and provincial trunk roads under traffic control in Xinjiang. Specifically:
Section 0 km to 26 km (Koumenzi to Nanshan Pass) of Line S249 (Bai Yi Line);
Section 587 to 671 of the G217 Duku Highway (Bayingou to Hahilgen Tunnel Exit);
Section 671 to 694 of the G217 Duku Highway (from Hasilgen Tunnel to Qolma Intersection);
Section 27 to 168 of the G681 line (Ahe Line) (Ushilik Wild Snow Park to Tolheit);
The G219 line stretches from 449 kilometers to 558 kilometers.
Tourists are requested to pay attention to weather changes and road traffic conditions in a timely manner, arrange travel time reasonably, conduct vehicle safety inspections in advance, control vehicle speed, and ensure good driving visibility. The lifting time of temporary traffic control is subject to official notification.
What to Watch
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Officials will lift traffic controls and resume traffic as the weather improves
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- When will traffic restrictions be lifted?
