The photo presents the Jiangbei Freeway for bypassing the Three GorgesDam,which is about to be open to traffic. (UAV photo on May 11).

　　The countdown has begun for the launch of Jiangbei Freewaywhich is built for bypassing the Three Gorges Dam. As an important componentin the Three Gorges comprehensive transportation network, it will greatly improvethe comprehensive transit capacity of the Three Gorges Project once it is availablefor use.

　　Reported by Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Nie Shuang)