Extreme Weather Conditions Cause Road Closures in 11 Provinces Across China
In a report from China Road Network Weibo, it has been revealed that a total of 47 road sections in 11 provinces, including Guizhou, Gansu, Ningxia, Qinghai, Sichuan, Anhui, Guangdong, Hunan, Yunnan, Chongqing, and Jiangxi, have been closed due to extreme weather conditions. The closures involve 32 expressways and 5 ordinary national highways, with a total of 281 toll stations also being shut down.
In Guizhou alone, 32 road sections and 187 toll stations have been closed, affecting major expressways such as the G69 Yinbai Expressway and the G7521 Yuzhu Expressway. In Gansu, 32 toll stations have been closed, while in Ningxia, 26 toll stations and 4 road sections have been affected.
Qinghai, Sichuan, Anhui, Guangdong, Hunan, Yunnan, Chongqing, and Jiangxi have also reported road closures and toll station shutdowns due to the inclement weather conditions. The time for the resumption of traffic on these closed road sections is yet to be determined.
With heavy rain, snow, and icy roads causing hazardous conditions, authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution and follow updates on road closures in the affected provinces. Stay tuned for further developments as the situation unfolds.