Construction is underway at the Hotan River Super Bridge on the G217 Aral-Tumxuk Highway (photo taken on March 17th). The G217 Aral to Tumxuk Highway project is a key transportation initiative for the XPCC, with completion scheduled for July 2028.
As spring arrives and temperatures rise, creating an ideal "golden window" for construction, activity is intensifying at key project sites. On March 16th, at the construction site for the Tailan River Service Area, part of the second section of the key G3036 Aksu-Aral Expressway, large paving equipment moved back and forth in an orderly manner. Construction workers were closely monitoring the details of the cement-stabilized base course paving.
As a crucial supporting facility for the G3036 Aksu-Aral Expressway, the Tailan River Service Area covers a total area of 118.35 acres. Its core design philosophy centers on "zero-carbon energy supply," aiming to establish a benchmark for green and intelligent service areas. The ongoing paving work for the cement-stabilized base covers an area of 63,000 square meters. The quality of this construction phase is critical, directly impacting the subsequent operational safety of the service area and influencing the overall progress of the entire expressway project.
"We are strictly controlling quality, refining construction processes, and ensuring every procedure meets specifications. We are fully committed to promoting the project's early completion and operational use," said Ma Jiwen, Deputy Project Manager for the second section of the G3036 Aksu-Aral Expressway.
It is understood that the G3036 Aksu-Aral Expressway project is currently in its final冲刺 stage. The project management company is coordinating with all participating units, focusing on key tasks such as pavement construction, building finishes, and the installation of traffic safety ancillary facilities at toll stations including Kizil, Gulawat, Liuyuan, and Duolang Lake. Teams are working against a detailed schedule, breaking down milestones, continuously increasing the deployment of personnel and equipment, and optimizing construction plans to ensure the project advances safely and orderly.
Similarly, a vigorous construction pace is evident at the G217 Aral-Tumxuk Highway project. The Hotan River Super Bridge, a critical controlling element for the entire project, has already entered a comprehensive construction phase ahead of schedule. On site, large rotary drilling rigs and cranes operate in coordination, with the sound of machinery constant. All 148 bridge piles have been completed to a high standard. Taking advantage of the Hotan River's dry season, workers are accelerating the construction of tie beams and piers, vigorously advancing the bridge's substructure.
The G217 Aral-Tumxuk Highway is a renovation and expansion project, with a total route length of 151.567 kilometers and a total budgeted investment of 3.507 billion yuan. Currently, all sections of this project have fully resumed work. Upon completion, it will facilitate travel for residents along the route and provide solid transportation support for high-quality regional economic and social development.
In recent days, construction personnel for five key highway projects in the Eighth Division (Shihezi City) have been arriving at their respective sites. They are clearing work areas, inspecting and maintaining equipment, refining plans, and carrying out all necessary preparatory work for resuming construction, laying a solid foundation for large-scale spring construction. Among these, the second and third contract sections of the S682 Kawak Township-Hotan Industrial Park-Hotan City Railway Station Highway, a key XPCC-level highway project spanning 26.62 kilometers and managed by the Eighth Division Shihezi City Transport Bureau over 26 months, recently passed their final acceptance inspection. This marks another significant achievement in the XPCC's transportation infrastructure development.
According to reports, for the first quarter of this year, the XPCC plans to complete 1.6 billion yuan in highway project investment, a year-on-year increase of 10%. This effort aims to provide strong transportation service support for a successful start to the "16th Five-Year Plan" period.
A relevant official from the XPCC Transport Bureau stated that this year, they will closely monitor critical nodes for project commencement and resumption, strengthen overall coordination, and use efficient supervision and high-quality services to resolve difficulties and bottlenecks in project development. They will strictly control project quality and safety, accelerate the pace and efficiency of key transportation projects, continue to densify the XPCC's transportation network, ensure the benefits of transportation construction better serve the public, and contribute to the high-quality economic and social development of the XPCC.