武天高速预计年底建成，武汉至天门将仅需1小时

Core Points - The construction of the Wu-Tian Expressway's bridge over the Hu-Rong Railway has successfully commenced, marking a significant milestone in the project [1][8] - The Wu-Tian Expressway, connecting Wuhan and Chongqing, is expected to reduce travel time from Wuhan to Tianmen from 2 hours to 1 hour upon completion in 2025 [3][11] Project Overview - The Wu-Tian Expressway spans approximately 53.158 kilometers and began construction in December 2022, with a design standard of six lanes in both directions and a speed limit of 120 km/h [3][6] - The expressway is part of the national comprehensive transportation network, providing a new east-west corridor to alleviate traffic congestion between existing highways [3] Engineering Details - The bridge construction involved two T-shaped rigid beams, each weighing about 16,000 tons, which successfully rotated and aligned over the railway in 72 minutes [3][6] - The construction utilized an integrated process of "pre-fabrication followed by rotation," achieving millimeter-level precision in timing, angle, and balance control during the operation [6] Additional Infrastructure - Another critical component of the Wu-Tian Expressway, the Makou Hanjiang Grand Bridge, measuring 570 meters in length, is nearing completion [7][10]