Chinese engineers split mountain to build new Guizhou highway

Chinese engineers have used large‑scale blasting, powerful machinery and advanced drilling techniques to split a mountain in Guizhou province, creating a multi‑lane highway that runs straight through the former ridge. The project is part of a nationwide plan to expand China's road network and link isolated regions with major cities.

The new highway aims to cut travel times, support trade and tourism, and provide new economic opportunities for local communities that were previously hard to reach.