G2517 Shaxian–Xiamen Expressway

The G2517 Shaxian–Xiamen Expressway (Chinese: 沙县—厦门高速公路), commonly referred to as the Shaxian Expressway (Chinese: 沙厦高速公路), is an expressway that connects the cities of Sanming and Xiamen in Fujian, China.[1]

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Shaxian–Xiamen Expressway
沙县-厦门高速公路
Shaxian Expressway
沙厦高速公路
Route information
Auxiliary route of G25
Length241 km (150 mi)
Major junctions
North end G25 / G70 in Shaxian District, Sanming, Fujian
South end G15 in Jimei District, Xiamen, Fujian
Location
CountryChina
Highway system
G2516 G2518

History

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Construction of the expressway began in December 2010 with the first section opening in 2011 with the S30 route marker.[2] Tolls were first introduced on certain sections of the expressway on 30 August 2013.[3] The final section was opened to traffic on 12 December 2017.[1][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "厦沙高速全线通车 厦门至三明三小时可达". 闽南网. 13 December 2017. Archived from the original on 3 May 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  2. ^ "明日起厦沙高速公路厦门收费站启用". 厦门网. 29 August 2013. Archived from the original on 26 April 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  3. ^ "南安至厦门高速主线通车 只能通过厦门北站互通上高速". 网易新闻. 1 January 2013. Archived from the original on 26 April 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  4. ^ "厦沙高速公路尤溪段正式开工建设". 三明日报. 10 June 2014. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2023.