CNBC AI News, May 18 – According to CCTV reports, the legendary Tianshan Grand Canyon Road (Duku Highway) will unlock its gates to travelers from June to October this year. Authorities confirmed that snow removal operations and infrastructure maintenance have entered final stages, with public access anticipated to resume by early June.
This engineering marvel connecting the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains to the southern oasis city of Kuqa spans 561 kilometers across some of Central Asia’s most dramatic landscapes. Seasonal access limitations have transformed annual maintenance into a high-stakes logistical puzzle requiring precise coordination between climate conditions and human intervention.
The highway weaves through China’s High Mountain spine, creating a living gallery of natural wonders. Travelers routinely experience snow-capped peaks melting into temperate forests, turquoise alpine lakes giving way to parched desert terrains – all under the electrostatic choreography of Mother Nature’s elements. This atmospheric rollercoaster has created urban legends among driving enthusiasts about its “cross-season odyssey” and merited recognition as the Silk Road’s crown jewel.
Constructing this lifeline demands oversized courage and innovation. Maintenance crews confront snow piles surpassing 2 meters height in winter, with persistent surprises of spring snow squalls staying until late April. The southern section’s 1,800-meter elevation variance requires unique management approaches to mitigate risks from mudslides, rockfalls and permafrost degradation.
As of last assessment, 95% of maintenance work on the critical southern corridor has reached completion, positioning crews to finalize preparations by month-end. This meticulous timeline aligns with transportation planners’ ambitions to maximize tourist seasons while safeguarding infrastructure integrity against the Tianshan range’s mercurial temperament.
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