US$766.15bn to be invested in China road network expansion

Over the next 17 years, China will invest US$766.15 billion (CNY 4.70tn) to expand the country's major road network by over two times. By 2030, the length of roads in China is expected to total 5.8 million kilometres, with trunk ways and highways making up 7% of the total. Provincial and countryside roads are expected to account for 9% and 84% respectively. According to a road expansion blueprint approved in May 2013 by the State Council, the length of toll-free trunk ways and toll highways should by 2030 i
June 24, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
The sun is rising on a new dawn in road construction projects for China
Over the next 17 years, China will invest US$766.15 billion (CNY 4.70tn) to expand the country's major road network by over two times. By 2030, the length of roads in China is expected to total 5.8 million kilometres, with trunk ways and highways making up 7% of the total. Provincial and countryside roads are expected to account for 9% and 84% respectively.

According to a road expansion blueprint approved in May 2013 by the State Council, the length of toll-free trunk ways and toll highways should by 2030 increase from 173,000km to 400,000km. The blueprint included toll-free trunk ways and toll highways stretching over 160,000km and 50,000km respectively.

One of the landmark projects in hand is for China’s longest tunnel. This project is expected to cost $557 million and construction will start in Shenzen before the end of this year. Due for completion in 2015, the 7.5km tunnel will connect Yantian District and the Pingshan New Area.

The Pingyan Passage connecting the two areas will have two flyovers and three bridges, including the tunnel. An 80km/h speed limit will be imposed on the six-lane route. The $629.82 million (CNY 3.9bn) 11.3km long Pingyan Passage will shorten driving time to 10 minutes. The passage will link Yanba Expressway in Yantian District from the cross section of Zhongshan and Jinlong boulevards in Pingshan New Area.

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