G80 Guangzhou–Kunming Expressway Explained

Country:CHN
Type:Expwy
Route:80
Alternate Name:Guangkun Expressway
广昆高速公路
Length Km:1511
Length Notes:Length when complete.
Map:G80 map.svg
Length Ref:[1]
Direction A:East
Terminus A: G1508 Guangzhou Ring Expressway, Guangzhou, Guangdong
Direction B:West
Terminus B:Shihuguan Interchange, 2nd Ring Road, Kunming, Yunnan
Previous Type:Expwy
Previous Route:78
Previous Dab:Shantou–Kunming Expressway
Next Type:Expwy
Next Route:8011
Next Dab:Kaiyuan–Hekou Expressway

The Guangzhou–Kunming Expressway, designated as G80 and commonly referred to as the Guangkun Expressway is an expressway in China that connects the cities of Guangzhou, Guangdong, and Kunming, Yunnan. When complete, it will be 1511km (939miles) in length.

The section of roadway from Suolongshi, Mile County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan to Shilin Yi Autonomous County still follows China National Highway 326 which is not a grade-separated expressway. It is currently being upgraded to expressway standards.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.china-highway.com/html/272/22/22934/1.htm G80 广昆高速