New expressway to transform travel upon completion

The Hechi (Yizhou) Western Transit Road project nears completion and is expected to open by the end of November. The project began in September 2022, and 86.27 percent of the total investment had been completed by July 2024, amounting to 4.91 billion yuan ($694 million).

The project spans 45.44 kilometers and originates at the Desheng service area of the G78 Shantou-Kunming Expressway, passing through several towns, including Huaiyuan, Tongde, Beiya, and Beishan. In addition, the road will link with the Yufeng-Yizhou Expressway, which is currently under construction.

The new route is expected to enhance connectivity between counties and cities in northwest Guangxi, improve the regional expressway network, and promote economic development and rural vitalization along its route.

A view of Hechi's transportation network. [Photo by Wang Fei/Hechi Daily]