记者于泊升济南报道 "从黄河北到黄河南,一脚油门的事儿!"8月10日上午,家住济南起步区大桥街道的李建国,跟着首批车流,钻 进了刚通车的济泺路北延黄河隧道。 当天,"万里黄河第一隧"完成北延,历经4年建设的济泺路北延黄河隧道正式通车,不仅让济南主城区到起 步区的车程缩到10分钟,更打开了跨黄发展的新视角。从"望河兴叹"到"跨河而歌",济南正在用桥隧织就 交通网,从"大明湖时代"迈进"黄河时代"。 北延隧道 激活两岸"要素流" 通车后的济泺路北延黄河隧道,带给市民不少惊喜。在隧道里开了两个来回的出租车司机王明给记者算 了笔账:"以前从泺口到起步区,得绕建邦黄河大桥,遇上下雨堵车,一个小时都打不住。现在走隧道,10分钟 准到,一天能多跑四五趟活儿!" 而在山东大学齐鲁交通学院副教授、山东大学交通规划设计研究中心主任张汝华看来,这条隧道的意义 远不止省时。"它就像给黄河两岸装了根'输血管',让人才、资金、技术这些要素能顺畅流动,这对起步区 对接主城区非常关键。" 改写城市生活与产业 "单中心"转向"两岸联动" 济泺路北延隧道通车的热闹劲儿还没过去,东侧的济南黄河大桥新桥就已迎来不少车流。 和济泺路北延黄河隧道相似, ...

Core Viewpoint - The article highlights the significant achievements and ongoing developments in China's western region over the past 25 years, emphasizing the economic growth, infrastructure improvements, and ecological protection resulting from the Western Development Strategy initiated by the government. Economic Growth - In 2024, the GDP of the twelve western provinces reached 28.73 trillion yuan, accounting for 21.3% of the national total, showing a substantial increase from 1.54 trillion yuan in 1999, which was only 16.6% of the national GDP [7][8] - The economic output of the western region has grown 17.66 times over 25 years, surpassing the national growth rate of 13.89 times during the same period [7][8] - By 2024, five of the ten fastest-growing provinces in terms of GDP are located in the west, indicating a shift in economic dynamics [7] Industrial Development - The western region has established significant industrial clusters, including the world's leading supply chains for tin and indium in Yunnan, and the largest nickel-cobalt-copper new materials base in Gansu [9] - The automotive industry in Chongqing ranks third nationally, with the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV leading in sales [9] - Agricultural production has also seen remarkable growth, with Xinjiang's grain output increasing by 192% and Inner Mongolia's by 187% over 25 years [9] Infrastructure and Super Projects - Major infrastructure projects, such as the West-East Gas Pipeline and extensive hydropower stations, have been pivotal in enhancing connectivity and energy supply [10][11] - The western region boasts over 220,000 kilometers of highways and more than 60,000 kilometers of railways, with significant achievements in bridge and tunnel construction [11][12] Ecological Protection - The article discusses the ecological initiatives undertaken in the western region, including reforestation and natural forest protection, which have led to improved water quality in major rivers [12] - The successful conservation efforts have resulted in the recovery of endangered species and the establishment of national parks [12] Open Economy and International Cooperation - The 20th Western International Expo has facilitated international cooperation, with over 2,200 investment projects worth more than 3.7 trillion yuan announced during the event [15][17] - The western region's import and export volume has increased from 4.52% of the national total in 1999 to 9.24% in 2024, reflecting its growing role in international trade [17] Future Outlook - The article concludes with a call for continued collaboration and development in the western region, emphasizing the importance of integrating into both domestic and international markets [18]