China Builds Second Largest Road Tunnel In The World: 21 Km, $3.7 Billion, and 20 Minutes to Cross Giant Mountains

Written by Rafaela Fabris

Published on 19/12/2024 at 23:40

O segundo maior túnel rodoviário do mundo está sendo construído para reduzir drasticamente o tempo de viagem entre Urumqi e Korla, encurtando uma jornada de 480 km para menos de 2 horas, ao atravessar as desafiadoras Montanhas Tianshan. Ele visa impulsionar o desenvolvimento econômico da região de Xinjiang, conectando-a ao Cinturão Econômico da Rota da Seda e fortalecendo o comércio na Ásia Central.

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With 21 Km In Length, US$ 3.7 Billion Invested, and Completion Expected in 2031, the World’s Largest Road Tunnel Promises to Reduce Travel From 480 Km to Under 2 Hours, Crossing the Imposing Tianshan Mountains.

China is once again impressing the world with its capacity to undertake grand engineering projects. With a cost of US$ 3.7 billion and a timeline extending to 2031, the Tianshan Shengli road tunnel will be the second largest in the world. This project, which will traverse the imposing Tianshan Mountains, promises to transform transportation and the economy of Xinjiang.

But why is this project so important? The 21-kilometer tunnel will not only reduce travel time but will also open doors for the economic and social development of one of the most strategic regions of China.

A Work of Epic Proportions: The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel

The Tianshan Shengli tunnel, with a length of 21 km, is being excavated using cutting-edge civil engineering technologies, such as advanced drilling machines capable of operating in the rocky and unstable terrain of the Tianshan Mountains.

Imagine crossing one of the largest mountain ranges in the world in just 20 minutes. This is the impact of the Tianshan Shengli, a project that will drastically reduce travel time between Urumqi and Korla, from 480 kilometers to under two hours. The tunnel will be a milestone in engineering, demonstrating how technology and planning can transform inhospitable landscapes into accessible routes.

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Economic Benefits of the World’s Largest Road Tunnel

The construction of the Tianshan Shengli is more than just an infrastructure project — it is a catalyst for the economic development of Xinjiang. With new trade routes, the region will be able to better leverage its energy reserves and natural resources, attracting businesses and generating jobs.

Xinjiang, located in the heart of the Economic Belt of the Silk Road, plays a crucial role in the connectivity between China and Central Asian countries. The tunnel will help consolidate this position, strengthening both commercial and geopolitically strategic relations.

Excavating Under the Tianshan Mountains

The Tianshan Mountains are not an easy obstacle to overcome. With almost 320 kilometers in width, they represent a technical and environmental challenge. However, advanced excavation and engineering techniques are being used to ensure the safety and efficiency of the project.

While other impressive tunnels, such as Rogfast in Norway, are also under construction, the Tianshan Shengli stands out for its complexity and strategic impact. It combines technical challenges with unique economic and geopolitical ambitions.

The Importance of Xinjiang to China

Xinjiang is a strategic region, bordering eight countries, including Russia and Kazakhstan. The Tianshan Shengli will not only benefit domestic trade but will also reinforce China’s influence in Central Asia, creating new opportunities for economic cooperation.

The Tianshan Shengli is more than just a tunnel, it is a symbol of human capacity to overcome natural barriers and transform entire regions. This project not only shortens distances but also builds bridges to the future, connecting economies and cultures.

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Yshshhsy

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20/12/2024 21:42

Maior tunel rodoviario do mundo fica na Noruega… 24 km.. para de fazer propganada chinesa ..

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%C3%A6rdal_Tunnel

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Johnny

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24/12/2024 23:01

Por isso é o 2° maior túnel!

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Alexandre

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20/12/2024 04:11

Estou a procura de um trabalho vi u anúncio e me interessei gostaria de ter mas informações

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Ricardo

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22/12/2024 08:31

Vá a luta meu amigo

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China Builds Second Largest Road Tunnel In The World: 21 Km, $3.7 Billion, and 20 Minutes to Cross Giant Mountains

With 21 Km In Length, US$ 3.7 Billion Invested, and Completion Expected in 2031, the World’s Largest Road Tunnel Promises to Reduce Travel From 480 Km to Under 2 Hours, Crossing the Imposing Tianshan Mountains.

A Work of Epic Proportions: The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel

Economic Benefits of the World’s Largest Road Tunnel

Excavating Under the Tianshan Mountains

The Importance of Xinjiang to China

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China Builds Second Largest Road Tunnel In The World: 21 Km, $3.7 Billion, and 20 Minutes to Cross Giant Mountains

With 21 Km In Length, US$ 3.7 Billion Invested, and Completion Expected in 2031, the World’s Largest Road Tunnel Promises to Reduce Travel From 480 Km to Under 2 Hours, Crossing the Imposing Tianshan Mountains.

A Work of Epic Proportions: The Tianshan Shengli Tunnel

Economic Benefits of the World’s Largest Road Tunnel

Excavating Under the Tianshan Mountains

The Importance of Xinjiang to China

The Soviet Union spent 22 years drilling into the Earth’s crust and reached a depth of 12,262 meters — they found water where it was thought impossible, hydrogen bubbling from the rock, granite that is 2.7 billion years old, and temperatures of 180 degrees that melted the drill bits.

Egypt wants to draw 10 million cubic meters of water from the Nile per day into the desert, irrigate a new agricultural frontier, and build a city where there is currently only sand.

Ethiopia has banned gasoline and diesel cars, placed over a hundred silent electric buses on the streets of Addis Ababa, and now aims for half a million electric vehicles by 2030, all powered by Africa’s largest dam and a courage that few countries have shown.

Norway is drilling 27 kilometers of rock 392 meters below the bottom of a fjord to build the world’s largest and deepest underwater road tunnel — when completed, a 21-hour journey will be reduced to 10.

An astronaut spent 340 days in space while his twin brother stayed on Earth, and NASA found a “rejuvenating” effect, genes, microbiome, cognition, and immune system that revealed the biological cost of living outside the planet.

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