China plans to build and reconstruct 105,000 kilometers of rural roads in 2025, continuing the country's effort to boost the revitalization of its rural regions through infrastructure construction, said an official of China's Ministry of Transport at a press briefing in Beijing Friday.
Vice Minister of Transport, Li Yang, revealed the road construction plan, saying it will also be implemented in parallel with a road upgrading plan, which will see improved roads connect the townships and the key economic nodes with the other parts of the country.
"In terms of construction, we plan to build and reconstruct 105,000 kilometers of rural roads in 2025. We will also strive to build paved roads in 12,400 natural villages of a relatively big size. Meanwhile, we will work to upgrade major rural road networks by the highway standard of Grade III and above. The improved networks will serve as fast channels that connect townships and key economic nodes with other parts of the country. We will also promote the construction of paved roads in natural villages with a relatively large population and the construction of graded roads in administrative villages," said Li. More efforts will also be made to promote integrated development so as to boost the industrial revitalization in rural regions and the broader rural revitalization, said Li.
"In terms of integrated development, we will push forward the Beautiful Rural Roads construction project, coordinate the building of rural roads, improve the layout of villages and towns, and enhance the rural living environment so as to promote the rural industrial invigoration and boost the modern and all-around rural revitalization," said Li.
China's rural roads constitute the most extensive transport infrastructure in the country and serve a significant majority of the population. These roads serve as primary transportation channels for rural residents, playing a crucial role in enhancing their well-being and living conditions. They are also instrumental in advancing the modernization of agriculture and rural areas.
According to a white paper released by China's State Council Information Office on Nov 29 and titled "China's Rural Roads in the New Era", the country has made notable achievements in rural road construction over the past 10 years, with increased total length, rising technical standards and better accessibility.
China to build, reconstruct over 100,000 kilometers of rural roads in 2025: official
