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Dalian budget

Dalian city, China, has set out a budget worth some US$2.3 billion for 45 key projects in 2012, including the construction of 300km of rural roads and 254km of trunk roads. Two highway construction projects stretching over 55km are also included: the Zhuanghe–Gaizhou Expressway and Dalian Bay Port Area Expressway. Changshan Bridge's main section is to be completed in 2012.
June 14, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Dalian city, China, has set out a budget worth some US$2.3 billion for 45 key projects in 2012, including the construction of 300km of rural roads and 254km of trunk roads.

Two highway construction projects stretching over 55km are also included: the Zhuanghe–Gaizhou Expressway and Dalian Bay Port Area Expressway. Changshan Bridge's main section is to be completed in 2012.

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