Beijing–Tongzhou Expressway
| Beijing-Tongzhou Expressway | |
|---|---|
| Jingtong Expressway Chinese: 京通高速 | |
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| Route information | |
| Length | 18.6 km (11.6 mi) |
| Existed | 1996–present |
| Location | |
| Country | China |
| Highway system | |
The Jingtong Expressway (Chinese: 京通快速公路; pinyin: Jīngtōng Kuàisù Gōnglù) is an expressway with express road characteristics in Beijing which links the central Chaoyang District to Tongzhou District. At present, it is approximately 18.6 km (11.6 mi) in length.[1]
For most of the expressway, the Batong line of Beijing Subway, an extension of Line 1, sits near the centre of the expressway, linking central Beijing to Tuqiao on the Eastern 6th Ring Road, beyond central Tongzhou.[2]
Some universities sit right next to the expressway, including Communication University of China.[3]
Route
The Jingtong Expressway runs entirely within the confines of the municipality of Beijing.
Basic Route: Beijing (Dawang Bridge - Sihui - Gaobeidian - Shuangqiao - Huicun - Tongzhou District)
History
The Jingtong expressway was the first highway project built under Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) scheme in China. The project was awarded to Lin Tung-Yen China with a 20-year concession period (1996–2016). The expressway was opened to the public in 1996.[4]
In December 2004, a plan was unveiled to local media to interlink the 2.5 km of non-expressway between the Jingtong and Jingha expressways with an express road connection, eliminating traffic bottlenecks between Ximazhuang and Beiguan Roundabout. This link finally opened in December 2006, with the remaining bits and pieces of additional roadworks finishing in early 2007.[5]
Major Exits
Sihui, Gaobeidian, Shuangqiao, Huicun, Tongzhou District
Connections
Ring Roads of Beijing: Connects with the E. 4th Ring Road at Sihui and the E. 5th Ring Road at Yuantong Bridge.
Jingha Expressway: Section heading for Shanhaiguan links with Jingha Expressway after the Tongzhou Beiguan Roundabout.
Gallery
Jingtong Expressway and Batong line, Beijing Subway
Jingtong Expressway near Dawangqiao and Dabeiyao
Start of Jingtong Expressway
Bus lane along Jingtong Expressway
References
- ^ 北京志: 市政卷. 道桥志. 排水志 [Chronicles of Beijing: Municipal Administration Volume. Chronicles of Roads and Bridges. Chronicles of Drainage] (in Simplified Chinese). Beijing Publishing House. 2002. p. 484. ISBN 978-7-200-04455-3.
- ^ "北京地铁终极规划图 这样就不会堵车了" [The ultimate plan of Beijing subway will avoid traffic jams]. Sohu Business (in Simplified Chinese). 28 September 2011. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ "体育场馆" [Gymnasium]. Communication University of China (in Simplified Chinese). Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ 改革纵橫 [Reform Aspect] (in Simplified Chinese). 1996. p. 18.
- ^ "京通快速路与京哈高速路联络线成形 年底将通车" [The connection line between Jingtong Expressway and Beijing-Harbin Expressway has taken shape and will be open to traffic by the end of the year]. Sohu News (in Simplified Chinese). 14 October 2006. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
