Shanghai’s expressway in Pudong achieves new structural milestone

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Shanghai’s expressway in Pudong achieves new structural milestone

2026-08-16 17:19 Last Updated At：23:11

A key interchange on Shanghai's Zhou-Deng Expressway saw the installation of its first steel box girder over a local metro line completed on Saturday, marking a major milestone in the project's final construction sprint.

To guarantee uninterrupted passenger transport operations on Metro Line 16, the installation was carried out during the metro line's non-service hours, with a time window of only two and a half hours. Engineers used digital simulations in advance to optimize the construction, allowing the complex task to be finished within the time limit.

According to project management officials, the interchange linking the Zhou-Deng Expressway and the S3 Highway is one of the most technically demanding control points on the entire line, requiring eight such installation operations which also involve high-profile diffult hoisting of parts and components over Metro Line 16.

The 17.2-kilometer Zhou-Deng Expressway in Pudong New Area runs through surrounding towns, and connects with the Shanghai Ring Expressway. Now in the final stages of construction, the soon-to-be expressway is expected to directly link the Shanghai East Railway Station with the Pudong International Airport to facilitate interregional transition.

Chinese documentary "The Heritage Guardian" premieres on major media in Azerbaijan

"The Heritage Guardian", a China Media Group (CMG) documentary featuring President Xi Jinping's deep concern for the inheritance and development of culture, began airing on mainstream media outlets in Azerbaijan on Friday.

"The Heritage Guardian" features vivid stories that reflect Chinese President Xi Jinping's deep concern for the inheritance and development of culture.

The program explains to international audiences the essence of Xi Jinping Thought on Culture and the solid cultural foundation underpinning his philosophy of governance.

Guests attending the launch event for the documentary said the Azerbaijani version of the documentary holds significant importance, as it is an excellent example of cultural dialogue between China and Azerbaijan, generating extensive resonance between the two countries in terms of protecting and inheriting outstanding historical and cultural heritage.

At the event, CMG also introduced a number of its programs to Azerbaijan Television, a state-controlled national television station in Azerbaijan, including China Flash Forward, Chinese Craftsmanship, Song of the Yellow River, Herbal Legacy, The Wisdom of Wellness, and Wok This Way, which aroused great interest among the guests present.