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World’s LONGEST Expressway Tunnel Opens In China, Cutting Mountain Travel To 20 Minutes
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China has opened the world’s longest expressway tunnel — the 22.13-kilometre Tianshan Shengli Tunnel — carving a direct route through the snow-covered Tianshan Mountains. Lined with striking mountain murals, the tunnel slashes what was once an hours-long drive to just around 20 minutes. The new expressway dramatically reduces travel time between Urumqi and Korla from seven hours to about three, while also setting a global record for the deepest highway shaft. Officials say the project will cut logistics costs, stabilise industrial supply chains, and strengthen economic integration across Xinjiang, opening new routes for regional and international exchange. #china #worldslongesttunnel #tianshan #infrastructure #engineeringmarvel #expressway #tunnel #chinainfrastructure #xinjiang #u Show more