Bad weather continues to plague transportation

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Source: CCTV.com | 01-28-2008 10:42

Bad weather has also hit travel by air, train and roads. Local governments are taking measures to help get passengers home in time for the Spring Festival.

Highways in the area were closed due to heavy snow and icy conditions. Local authorities have sent workers to spread salt on the roads and clear the snow.

The mid and lower reaches of the Yangtze River are still seeing snow and low temperatures. Highways in the area were closed due to heavy snow and icy conditions. Local authorities have sent workers to spread salt on the roads and clear the snow. In some provinces, police cars were used to lead traffic, while highways were only opened during daylight hours.

A number of long distance bus stations were also closed. Passengers were taken to nearby railway stations.

Due to heavy snow, seven airports had to be closed temporarily. Changsha airport in Hunan Province will not open until Sunday morning. The civil aviation authorities have urged airports and airline companies to make arrangements for delayed passengers and keep them updated with flight information.