On Nov 17, 2022, the opening ceremony of the expressway from Zoucheng to Jining in Shandong Province was held smoothly. According to reports, Zoucheng to Jining highway project is the 14th five key construction projects in Shandong Province, the city wall chart combat a star project, is an important measure to strengthen the construction of Jining metropolitan area.

Zoucheng to Jining expressway project starting point is located in Jingtai high-speed Yi Shan interchange, the end point is located in the Ji Xu high-speed airport interchange 2.65 km south, the route length of 62 km, total investment of 11.648 billion yuan, via Zoucheng, Weishan County, Rencheng District, Taibai Lake District and Jiaxiang County, two-way four lanes, including 3 large bridge, bridge 13, 10 interchange, There are 19 separated overpasses, 2 service areas, 1 maintenance area, 1 sub-center of road section monitoring and communication, and 7 on-ramp toll stations.

Zoucheng to Jining Highway is a connecting line in the layout of Shandong Province's expressway network. After the completion of the project, it will be of great significance to promote the integrated development of Jining metropolitan area, effectively relieve the traffic pressure of the South Second Ring Road, further optimize the road network connection through Jining's main urban area, and promote the high-quality development of regional economy and society. Editor/He Yuting