The subgrade of a new road crossing the Taklimakan Desert has been finished, paving the way for improved transport and economic growth in the regions around China's largest desert. The road is located in south Xinjiang's Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, connecting Yuli and Qiemo counties. It is the third road crossing the Taklimakan Desert, the world's second-largest shifting desert. With a length of about 334 km, the road saw construction begin in October 2017, and is expected to be put into operation in 2021.
