New elevated road to relieve traffic in Qingpu
The 1.5-kilometer elevated road in Zhaoxiang Town of Qingpu District allows the Huqingping Expressway to run over the Jiading-Songjiang Highway, another busy traffic route in the western outskirts.
A new elevated road opened to public in the western suburbs on Wednesday to relieve congestion on the Huqingping Expressway, a major connection to downtown.
The 1.5-kilometer elevated road in Zhaoxiang Town of Qingpu District allows the Huqingping Expressway to run over the Jiading-Songjiang Highway, another busy traffic route in the city's western outskirts, according to the Shanghai Municipal Investment Group which is in charge of the project.
The newly-open project is near the Zhaoxiang Commercial Center featuring an outlet shopping center and several popular malls. A large number of residents from downtown drive to the area, especially during weekends and holidays, leading to severe congestion, according to the group.
The new road has a total of 12 lanes along with pedestrian and cycle paths. It is also more convenient for residents in Qingpu to travel downtown.
Previously, the Huqingping and Jiading-Songjiang highways intersected with each other on the ground, worsening conditions of both busy thoroughfares.
The new elevated road in Zhaoxiang Town of suburban Qingpu District will relieve congestion on the Huqingping Expressway.
