Affected by the accumulation of snow and ice on the road, temporary traffic control is implemented in Kanas Scenic Area, Xinjiang.

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20/02/2026
The journalist learned from the traffic police department of Kanas Scenic Area in Xinjiang that starting from the night of February 19, there have been heavy snow and strong winds in the area, causing snowslides in many places on the roads in the scenic area. The subsequent risk of snowslides is high, and the road surfaces are covered with ice, making them impassable. To ensure the safety of public travel, in accordance with Article 40 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, the Traffic Management Brigade of Kanas Scenic Area Division, in conjunction with the Traffic Management Brigades of Buljin County Public Security Bureau and Habahe County Public Security Bureau, will implement temporary traffic control on the following sections from today at 19:00, with the lifting time to be determined: 1. S232 Line 2-72 km; 2. X852 Line 8-49.8 km; 3. Baka Tourism Road 91 km to 104.5 km. The traffic police department reminds tourists to pay attention to the weather changes in the Kanas area, make travel plans in advance, and arrange travel time reasonably.