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A truck fell off the overpass

19.11.2025, Vaida. On Wednesday afternoon, the TallinnâTartu highway was closed in both directions after a truck crashed through a guardrail on the Vaida overpass in Harju County and fell onto the road below. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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A truck fell off the overpass

19.11.2025, Vaida. On Wednesday afternoon, the TallinnâTartu highway was closed in both directions after a truck crashed through a guardrail on the Vaida overpass in Harju County and fell onto the road below. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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A truck fell off the overpass

19.11.2025, Vaida. On Wednesday afternoon, the TallinnâTartu highway was closed in both directions after a truck crashed through a guardrail on the Vaida overpass in Harju County and fell onto the road below. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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A truck fell off the overpass

19.11.2025, Vaida. On Wednesday afternoon, the TallinnâTartu highway was closed in both directions after a truck crashed through a guardrail on the Vaida overpass in Harju County and fell onto the road below. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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A truck fell off the overpass

19.11.2025, Vaida. On Wednesday afternoon, the TallinnâTartu highway was closed in both directions after a truck crashed through a guardrail on the Vaida overpass in Harju County and fell onto the road below. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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A truck fell off the overpass

19.11.2025, Vaida. On Wednesday afternoon, the TallinnâTartu highway was closed in both directions after a truck crashed through a guardrail on the Vaida overpass in Harju County and fell onto the road below. Photo Madis Veltman, Postimees

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Helicopters deliver water over a closed Highway 106 as wildfires burn near Smeaton, Sask. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Photo by Liam Richards /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Highway 106 is closed as wildfires burn near Smeaton, Sask. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Photo by Liam Richards /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Helicopters deliver water over a closed Highway 106 as wildfires burn near Smeaton, Sask. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Photo by Liam Richards /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Highway 106 is closed as wildfires burn near Smeaton, Sask. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Photo by Liam Richards /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Highway 106 is closed as wildfires burn near Smeaton, Sask. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Photo by Liam Richards /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Highway 106 is closed as wildfires burn near Smeaton, Sask. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Photo by Liam Richards /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Canada Faces Early and Intense Wildfire Season

Highway 106 is closed as wildfires burn near Smeaton, Sask. on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Photo by Liam Richards /Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Wisconsin Highway 77 Closed Due to Fire Near Danbury

Due to a fire reported near Danbury, Wisconsin, on Wisconsin 77 on Monday, May 12, all westbound lanes were closed.

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Wildfires Rage Outside Jerusalem - Israel

This photo taken on April 30, 2025 shows a highway closed due to a wildfire near Jerusalem. Israel has raised its emergency alert to the highest level and appealed for international assistance as fast-spreading wildfires erupted in the hills west of Jerusalem on Wednesday. Photo by Jamal Awad/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfires Rage Outside Jerusalem - Israel

A highway is closed in both directions due to a wildfire near Jerusalem, April 30, 2025. Israel has raised its emergency alert to the highest level and appealed for international assistance as fast-spreading wildfires erupted in the hills west of Jerusalem on Wednesday. (Photo by Gil Cohen Magen/Xinhua)

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US: Brush Fire Rages in South Miami-Dade, Shutting Down Roads to Florida Keys 3

A brush fire in South Miami-Dade, which broke out on Tuesday afternoon, March 18, continued to burn on Thursday, March 20. The fire has now burned through 24,000 acres, with 30% of the fire contained. The 18-Mile Stretch of US Highway 1 was closed again on Thursday morning for the third day in a row. It was later reopened in the afternoon. This video shows a firefighting helicopter flying near Homestead-Miami Speedway on Wednesday, March 19.

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Canada: Intense Snowfall Prompts State Of Emergency, Highway Closure In Gravenhurst, ON

Intense snow squalls hit parts of southwestern Ontario, prompting Gravenhurst, a town in the Muskoka region, to declare a state of emergency early Sunday, December 1. Highway 11 was closed, though some sections reopened by Monday night.

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US: 1 Home Lost As Callahan Fire Rages In Southwest Reno

The Callahan Fire, a fast-moving brush fire, broke out in the Callahan Ranch area of Reno, Nevada, on Monday, November 11. The fire destroyed a home and multiple outbuildings, prompting evacuation orders, road closures, and leaving thousands of residents without power.

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Japan: Giant Rock Falls Onto National Highway After M7.1 Earthquake Hits Off Kyushu

Parts of National Route 220 in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, were closed due to a rockfall after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the coast of southern Kyushu on Thursday afternoon, August 8, triggering tsunami advisories. This dashcam video shows a giant rock on the side of the national highway.

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US: Drivers Stranded Between LA And Las Vegas As I-15 Closed Due To Fiery Semi-Truck Crash 5

Interstate 15 was partially closed in both directions near Baker in San Bernardino County, California, on Friday, July 26, after an overturned semi-truck carrying lithium batteries caught fire. This accident caused a hazmat situation, leaving drivers stranded on I-15 and I-40 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas for hours and shortages of food, water, and fuel.

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US: Drivers Stranded Between LA And Las Vegas As I-15 Closed Due To Fiery Semi-Truck Crash 4

Interstate 15 was partially closed in both directions near Baker in San Bernardino County, California, on Friday, July 26, after an overturned semi-truck carrying lithium batteries caught fire. This accident caused a hazmat situation, leaving drivers stranded on I-15 and I-40 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas for hours and shortages of food, water, and fuel.

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US: Drivers Stranded Between LA And Las Vegas As I-15 Closed Due To Fiery Semi-Truck Crash 2

Interstate 15 was partially closed in both directions near Baker in San Bernardino County, California, on Friday, July 26, after an overturned semi-truck carrying lithium batteries caught fire. It caused a hazmat situation that left drivers stranded on I-15 and I-40 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas for hours, causing shortages of food, water, and fuel.

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US: Drivers Stranded Between LA And Las Vegas As I-15 Closed Due To Fiery Semi-Truck Crash 3

Interstate 15 was partially closed in both directions near Baker in San Bernardino County, California, on Friday, July 26, after an overturned semi-truck carrying lithium batteries caught fire. This accident caused a hazmat situation, leaving drivers stranded on I-15 and I-40 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas for hours and shortages of food, water, and fuel.

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US: Drivers Stranded Between LA And Las Vegas As I-15 Closed Due To Fiery Semi-Truck Crash

Interstate 15 was partially closed in both directions near Baker in San Bernardino County, California, on Friday, July 26, after an overturned semi-truck carrying lithium batteries caught fire. It caused a hazmat situation that left drivers stranded on I-15 and I-40 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas for hours, causing shortages of food, water, and fuel.

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US: Macy Fire Erupts Near Lake Elsinore In California 2

The Macy Fire broke out near Lake Elsinore in Riverside County on Thursday evening, July 25. Firefighters closed the nearby Highway 74 to the Orange County line and fire authorities issued an evacuation order for nearby residents.

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US: Macy Fire Erupts Near Lake Elsinore In California

The Macy Fire broke out near Lake Elsinore in Riverside County on Thursday evening, July 25. Firefighters closed the nearby Highway 74 to the Orange County line and fire authorities issued an evacuation order for nearby residents.

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US: Aero Fire Erupts In Copperopolis, California Forcing Road Closures And Evacuations 3

A vegetation fire, dubbed Aero Fire, erupted in Copperopolis in Calaveras County on Monday, June 17, and quickly spread to 5,000 acres as of 9:00 p.m. A portion of Highway 4 and several other roads were closed. Evacuation orders were issued for multiple locations near the site of the fire.

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US: Aero Fire Erupts In Copperopolis, California Forcing Road Closures And Evacuations

A vegetation fire, dubbed Aero Fire, erupted in Copperopolis in Calaveras County on Monday, June 17, and quickly spread to 5,000 acres as of 9:00 p.m. A portion of Highway 4 and several other roads were closed. Evacuation orders were issued for multiple locations near the site of the fire.

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US: Wildfires Rage In Ruidoso In New Mexico, Prompting Evacuations

The South Fork Fire and the Salt Fire raged on Mescalero tribal land near Ruidoso, New Mexico, burning more than 3,000 acres on Monday, June 17. An immediate evacuation order was issued for the entire Village of Ruidoso, and both Highway 48 and Highway 70 were closed.

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows vehicles setting off to the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows vehicles setting off to the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Traffic police are on duty at a service area along the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Aerial drone photo taken on June 20, 2021 shows cars moving along the Duku Highway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Gao Han)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Motorcyclists pose for a group photo at a service area along the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows vehicles setting off to the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tourist waves to local people at a service station along the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows vehicles setting off to the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows vehicles setting off to the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 23, 2023 shows the view along the Duku Highway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Wang Peng)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A cyclist rides a bike to the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows vehicles setting off to the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Vehicles set off to the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 17, 2019 shows cars moving along the Duku Highway in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Hu Huhu)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A ceremony marking the resumption of traffic on the Duku Highway is held in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows vehicles setting off to the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows vehicles setting off to the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 1, 2024 shows vehicles setting off to the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A tourist waves to local people at a service station along the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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CHINA-XINJIANG-DUKU HIGHWAY-TRAFFIC RESUMPTION (CN)

(240601) -- USU, June 1, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Motorcyclists pose for a group photo at a service area along the Duku Highway in Usu City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 1, 2024. The Duku Highway, deemed one of China's most beautiful roads, resumed operation on Saturday after an annual winter closure which usually begins in October. This year, traffic on the 560-km highway resumed earlier than it has in the past five years. The highway, connecting Dushanzi in the north of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Kuqa City in the south, runs through various landscapes including glaciers, forests, and grasslands. The Duku Highway will be temporarily closed every winter due to increased snowfall and road icing. The traffic typically resumes in June in the coming year. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)