China’s groundbreaking use of drones and robots to resurface a 158-kilometer stretch of highway has captured global attention. In an extraordinary display of technological innovation, the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway was completely reconstructed with the help of advanced machinery, showcasing China’s rapid progress in infrastructure technology.
Drones, equipped with high-resolution cameras, were deployed to carefully survey the highway, identifying sections in need of repair. Meanwhile, autonomous robots took on the task of resurfacing the highway, applying precision and detail previously unmatched in traditional methods. This development was highlighted by the Instagram account ‘entrepreneurshipquote.’
The project has significantly boosted efficiency, completing the resurfacing much faster than conventional techniques, which minimized disruptions to traffic flow. By using robots instead of human workers, the project also enhanced safety and ensured a high-quality finish, reducing future repair requirements.
This impressive feat comes almost nine years after the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway experienced one of the world’s worst traffic jams in October 2015. The 50-lane-wide highway became a parking lot when a newly installed checkpoint forced traffic to merge into just 20 lanes, causing a bottleneck that stretched for miles. Over 750 million people were affected by the congestion, many of whom were traveling for National Day celebrations.
Affectionately known as the “Golden Channel,” the expressway is China’s busiest route, connecting key economically developed regions in the country.
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