On the transportation map of Sichuan and Yunnan provinces, the expressway runs through like blood, connecting every city and village, carrying the economic and cultural exchanges between the people of the two places. However, a closer look at this transportation network reveals a looming "chasm": the same highway, the two provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan show very different scenes in terms of speed limits and construction progress.
Yunnan's highways are known for their smoothness and efficiency. The speed limit in the tunnel is generally set at 100-120 km/h, which not only improves the efficiency of traffic, but also greatly improves the driving experience of the driver. In contrast, the speed limit in tunnels on highways in Sichuan is generally low, mostly 80 km/h. This difference in speed limits not only affects the driving speed, but also increases the risk of traffic accidents to a certain extent.
Take the Dali-Panzhihua Expressway, for example, an important link between Yunnan and Sichuan that was opened to traffic many years ago. However, on the road from Panzhihua to Dali, the Sichuan section of the expressway has already been completed, while the Yunnan section has not been fully completed. This phenomenon of "one hot and one cold" not only disappointed the long-awaited people, but also made people question the coordination and cooperation between the two provinces in transportation construction.
Let's take a look at the highway construction project in the southern part of Liangshan Prefecture. The expressway from Ningnan to Qiaojia to Huize, as well as the section from Huili to Luquan Expressway in Huidong to Dongchuan to Kunming, are all important passages connecting Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. However, the construction progress of these projects shows a clear difference. The project in Sichuan is progressing rapidly, while the Yunnan section is lagging behind. This situation also exists in highway projects such as Lipan and Panda.
In fact, there are significant differences between the two provinces in terms of economy and population size. Taking the economic data of recent years as an example, the total GDP of Yunnan Province has continued to grow, and the per capita GDP has also increased steadily. As a major economic province in the western region, Sichuan Province's total economic output and per capita GDP rank among the top in the country. In terms of population, the two provinces also have a large base. However, in terms of transportation construction, the two provinces show different rhythms and styles.
So, what is the reason behind this difference in speed? Perhaps it is because of the differences between the two provinces in terms of transportation planning, capital investment, and technical level; Perhaps it is because the coordination and cooperation between the two provinces need to be strengthened. But in any case, we hope that the two provinces can work together to speed up the pace of transportation construction and make the transportation between Sichuan and Yunnan more convenient and efficient.
On the road of traffic construction, we expect not only an increase in speed, but also a guarantee of safety and comfort. It is hoped that Sichuan and Yunnan provinces can work together to inject new vitality into the economic and social development of the two places.