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Wuxi, China to invest US$1.28 billion in transport infrastructure

The Chinese city of Wuxi plans to invest US$1.28 billion (CNY 8bn) in transport infrastructure during 2013. Alterations will be made to 150 dangerous bridges and 15 bus routes will be adjusted and opened within the year. Wuxi will also replace and add 100 buses and construct and upgrade 150km of rural roads. The Shuofang International Airport's second-phase terminal expansion will be completed within 2013, part of plans to increase the airport's passenger throughput to 3.6 million per year.
February 19, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The Chinese city of Wuxi plans to invest US$1.28 billion (CNY 8bn) in transport infrastructure during 2013.

Alterations will be made to 150 dangerous bridges and 15 bus routes will be adjusted and opened within the year. Wuxi will also replace and add 100 buses and construct and upgrade 150km of rural roads. The Shuofang International Airport's second-phase terminal expansion will be completed within 2013, part of plans to increase the airport's passenger throughput to 3.6 million per year.

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