乌尉高速全线通车 南北疆交通阻隔成为历史

Core Points - The G0711 Urumqi to Yili Expressway has officially opened, significantly reducing travel time between Urumqi and Korla from 7 hours to 3.5 hours, eliminating the transportation barrier between northern and southern Xinjiang [1] - The expressway is a key part of the national expressway network, stretching 324.7 kilometers, and took 5 years and 8 months to complete since construction began in April 2020 [1] - The Tian Shan Victory Tunnel, a major engineering feature of the project, is 22.13 kilometers long and holds two world records: the longest expressway tunnel and the deepest vertical shaft [1] Industry Impact - The Urumqi to Yili Expressway connects the Urumqi metropolitan area, northern Xinjiang urban belt, and southern Xinjiang urban cluster, facilitating high-speed connectivity between the Junggar Basin and the Tarim Basin [1] - As a core component of Xinjiang's road network, the expressway will significantly lower logistics costs and promote the complementary exchange of resources between northern and southern Xinjiang, enhancing the flow of energy, manufacturing, agricultural products, and cultural resources [1]