Expressways of Beijing explained

Beijing was first connected to outside areas, by the Jingshi Expressway, in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Now, many expressways connect Beijing and there are plans for future expressways.[1]

History

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When the Airport Expressway and the Jingjintang Expressway opened, Beijing was already gripped by 'expressway fever'. In the far eastern part of the town, lay the less popular Jingha Expressway existed until the construction of the Jingtong Expressway in the mid-1990s, which brought more recognition to the Jingha Expressway. However, it is still too far from central Beijing to be considered a key expressway.

By the People's Republic of China's 50th anniversary, more expressways were being built in Beijing. The Badaling Expressway, Jingshen Expressway, and in 2000, the Jingkai Expressway were constructed. Beijing then had eight expressways.

In 2001, the Jingcheng Expressway was built. The northeastern and southeastern parts were ready to accommodate two more expressways (the Jingping/Jingji and Northern Jingji Expressways, respectively).

In 2004, the municipal government publicly announced a plan to complete up to 890km (550miles) of expressways (277km (172miles) by 2006). By 2006, the 6th Ring Road would be completed, and in the same year, a major batch of expressways would also be finished.

Currently, there are a total of 15 main expressways around Beijing including the Jingping/Jingji, Northern Jingjin, Southern Jingjin, 2nd Airport Expressway, Northern Airport Expressway, Litian Expressway, and the nine existing expressways. Out of these, 11 radiate from the city centre of Beijing, as the majority of residents tend to live farther away from the city centre.[2]

2005 plan

In early January 2005, mainland authorities revealed a plan for seven national expressways originating from Beijing. Among these there was an expressway bound straight for Taiwan.

The expressways include:

After the 'Three Links' come into effect, the projected 85000km (53,000miles) of mainland expressways will have a connection, possibly by tunnel, to Taiwan and all expressways on the island.

List of Routes

National-level expressways

Name and numberAbbreviated nameName in simplified ChineseTermini in BeijingLength (Beijing section)Status
Jingha Expressway4th Ring RoadHebei border39.9km (24.8miles)Fully completed
Jingqin ExpresswayHebei border19km (12miles)Partially complete
Jinghu Expressway, Jingtang Expressway, 3rd Ring RoadHebei border35km (22miles)Fully completed
Jingtai ExpresswayHebei border26.6km (16.5miles)Fully completed
Jinggang'ao Expressway3rd Ring RoadHebei border45.6km (28.3miles)Fully completed
Jingkun ExpresswayHebei border60km (40miles)Fully completed
Jingzang Expressway, Jingchang Expressway, 3rd Ring RoadHebei border68.4km (42.5miles)Fully completed
Jingxin ExpresswayHebei border90.4km (56.2miles)Partially complete
Daguang ExpresswayHebei borderHebei border217.8km (135.3miles)Fully completed
188.6km (117.2miles)Fully completed
7th Ring Road88km (55miles)Partially complete

Provincial-level expressways

Name and numberAbbreviated nameName in simplified ChineseTermini in BeijingLength (Beijing section)Status
Jingcheng Expressway131.9km (82miles)Fully completed
3rd Ring RoadBeijing Capital International Airport20.8km (12.9miles)Fully completed
Jingjin ExpresswayFully completed
Changgu Expressway97km (60miles)Proposed
Northern Airport LineBeijing Capital International Airport11.3km (07miles)Fully completed
Jingping Expressway72.83km (45.25miles)Fully completed
Micai Expressway80km (50miles)Proposed
Jingfu Road3.2km (02miles)Fully completed
98.8km (61.4miles)Fully completed
Beijing Capital International Airport28km (17miles)Fully completed
15.6km (09.7miles)Partially complete
Yancai Expressway57km (35miles)Proposed
Mizhuo Expressway79km (49miles)Partially complete
Yuncai Expressway97.7km (60.7miles)Proposed

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: 2015-05-22 . More Than Half of Beijing Residents Live Far From City Center . en-US . Wall Street Journal . 2022-08-30 . 0099-9660.