Temporarily traffic control on Sichuan-Tibet Highway in the tourist rush season
Photo shows the Lake Namtso Scenic Spot located in Lhasa of Tibet Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]
According to the information released by the government of Pome County of Nyingchi Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region on July 14, the traffic of Sichuan-Tibet Highway will be restricted during July 14 to July 19 because of the repairing and strengthening of its Pelung Steel Bridge. During the six days, vehicles could go through the bridge every 12 o'clock noon to 14 o'clock and 19 o'clock to 6:30 of next morning. The way will be closed to traffic in the rest of the time.
The Pelung Steel Bridge is located between Pome County and Nyingchi County of Nyingchi Prefecture, and about 100 kilometers away from the Pome County. It is the only way tourists must be passed when they choose the routes from Sichuan or Yunnan to Tibet.
It is now the peak tourist season in Tibet, and "sky lake" Lake Namtso has entered the season that most suitable for tourists. From March of this year, Lake Namtso has become one of the most popular attractions for more and more tourists. Therefore, tourists should notice the travel restrictions on the way, and pay attention to the time arrangement.
Photo shows the Lake Namtso Scenic Spot located in Lhasa of Tibet Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]
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