When the first ray of sunshine in the morning fell on the Turpan Basin, the construction site of the Hami Tuyugou Reconstruction and Expansion Project of G30 Lianhuo Expressway was already roaring with machines. The paver evenly spreads the hot asphalt, and the roller follows closely behind and repeatedly rolls it, creating a wide and smooth road surface extending into the distance. On this day, Xinjiang Transportation Investment Group announced that three key highways, including the 103 Ji Ai A Highway, G30 Xingha, and Hatu expansion projects, have officially entered the countdown to opening, with a target of June 30th.

Three thousand kilometers of road network fully resumed work

As of March 12, 2026, the 8 key highway projects undertaken by Xinjiang Communications Investment Group have sparked a comprehensive construction boom. These 8 projects include the G30 Lianhuo Expressway Xingxingxia Hami reconstruction and expansion, G30 Hami Tuyugou reconstruction and expansion, G218 Nalati Baluntai highway, 103 Jinan interchange Aiweigou Alehui highway, S24 Shanshan Kumish highway, S12 Gaochang Toksun Baluntai highway, S238 Xialaoba Hongshankou reconstruction and expansion, and G3012 Tuhe Expressway Gangou Yushugou section safety resilience improvement project. Faced with the complex climate in mountainous areas, builders adopt a precise strategy of "one project, one plan" to ensure construction progress.

Three main lines are locked and 630 are open to traffic

Among the 8 projects, the hard targets of completing and opening to traffic by June 30th have been set for three projects: the 103 Ji Ai A Highway, the G30 Xingxingxia Hami Renovation and Expansion, and the G30 Hami Tuyugou Renovation and Expansion. At present, the G30 Xingha and Hatu renovation and expansion projects have entered the final sprint stage of asphalt pavement and ancillary facilities; The 103 project is also closely monitoring the opening of the road and is making every effort to advance the remaining construction work. There are still 110 days left until the opening of the road, and each section will have a reverse schedule and display maps for operation. Keywords: Infrastructure Engineering News Network, Highway Infrastructure

Silk Road artery adds new momentum

The G30 Lianhuo Expressway is a major artery for entering and exiting Xinjiang. After the completion of this renovation and expansion, the traffic capacity of this national highway network will be greatly improved, providing stronger guarantees for energy and resource transportation and material circulation. As an important passage connecting the southern mining area of Urumqi with the main road network, the 103 Ji Ai A Highway will effectively improve regional transportation conditions after its opening. These projects are not only the "hard connectivity" of Xinjiang's road network, but also the solid support for the construction of the core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt, injecting new impetus into Xinjiang's deep integration into the domestic and international dual circulation.Editor/Gao Xue