Jingcheng Expressway
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- For the route from the 3rd Ring Road to the 4th Ring Road, see: Jingcheng Express Road Link.
| Jingcheng Expressway Jīngchéng Gāosù Gōnglù 京承高速公路 | |
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| Road Numbering | S102 (Beijing) |
| Length | 21 km |
| Route by political divisions | Beijing |
| Termini | Wanghe Bridge, Beijing Gaoliying, Beijing |
| Exits | 8 |
| Service areas | None (1 under preparation) |
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[edit] History
The Jingcheng Expressway opened to traffic in October 2002.
As of July 2004, a new, toll network-friendly toll collection system was put into place.
By July 2004, most of Stage 2 of the expressway were nearing completion.
Roadworks have taken place around the bridge over Wenyu River as the Northern Airport Line is being constructed.
[edit] Route
[edit] Sections
The Jingcheng Expressway is currently divided into four sections, one of which has already been opened to traffic as of 2002:
- Section 1: Wanghe Bridge (4th Ring Road) - Suanzaoling Bridge/Gaoliying (6th Ring Road)
- Section 2: Gaoliying - Miyun
- Section 3: Miyun - Gubeikou
- Hebei Section: Gubeikou - Chengde
[edit] Section 1
- Construction: Begun in late 2001
- Completed: October 2002
Section 1 of the Jingcheng Expressway was opened in October 2002 and is considered by some to be a mere inner city expressway. The short 21 km expressway linked the northern 4th Ring Road with the northern 6th Ring Road.
[edit] Section 2
- Construction: Begun in 2004; demolition and clearing begun in August 2004
- Completed: Slated for 2006
Section 2 of the Jingcheng Expressway was originally slated for an autumn 2005 opening, but has been pushed back to 2006. The 46.7 km long expressway will link Gaoliying and central Beijing with Huairou and Miyun. The expressway will cross over the Chaobai River.
This section of the expressway will be the first one which will be constructed using funds from multiple sources.
In late May 2005, as work resumed on this section of the expressway, nearby farmers protested. One person (a 74 year old) died from the turmoil, which involved nearly 700 farmers. Dissatisfaction with land usage compensation was the main factor. Work on the expressway was temporarily interrupted.
[edit] Section 3
Section 3 of the Jingcheng Expressway is slated for a mid-2006 completion. This part of the expressway will link to the Hebei section at Gubeikou.
Work on this part of the expressway has been delayed. Reports from late 2002 trumpet completion by 2003, but by 2005, there appears to be no word as to when it would be completed. Whether it could meet the original mid-2006 completion deadline is still unknown.
[edit] Hebei Section
The Hebei Section of the Jingcheng Expressway commenced work in 2004 and completion is expected by 2005 or 2006.
[edit] Road Conditions
[edit] Speed Limit
- 80 km/h: Taiyanggong - Wanghe Bridge
- 100 km/h: Wanghe Bridge - Gaoliying
- Higher speeds may apply north of Gaoliying, as the expressway is designed for 120 km/h. Cannot be confirmed just yet.
[edit] Tolls
Tolls apply for the stretch north of the Jingcheng Road Toll Gate.
[edit] Lanes
6 lanes (3 up, 3 down).
[edit] Surface Conditions
Very smooth to drive on.
[edit] Traffic
Risk of traffic jams in the morning at Wanghe Bridge for traffic entering Beijing. Otherwise, very smooth, although less smooth around Laiguangying. Roadworks north of Yandan exit as well as near Wangjing West CityRail station.
[edit] Major Exits
Wanghe Bridge, Laiguangying, Gaoliying
[edit] Service Areas
Xiaotangshan (Tugou) Service Area is under construction.
[edit] Connections
3rd Ring Road: Jingcheng Express Road Link links from the 3rd Ring Road.
4th Ring Road: Connects with the northern 4th Ring Road at Wanghe Bridge.
5th Ring Road: Connects with the northern 5th Ring Road at Laiguangying Bridge.
Litian Expressway (temp. name): Would connect around the Huanggang area.
Northern Airport Line: Would connect north of Yandan and Lutuan.
6th Ring Road: Connects with the northern 6th Ring Road at Suanzaoling Bridge.
[edit] Exits
Symbols: 
= exit (
= closed), 
= main interchange; 
= central toll gate; 
= service area
[edit] Beijing → Chengde
[edit] Beijing Municipality
 Exit No. 3 (4th Ring Road) |
 Exit No. 4 (Wangjing Technological Park) |
 Exit No. 8 (6th Ring Road) |
| Exit # | English/Pinyin Name (Bridge) | Chinese Name (Bridge) |
|---|---|---|
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| North 4th Ring Road (Wanghe Bridge) (Interchange with the Northern 4th Ring Road) | 北四环 (望和桥) (北四环) |
| 4
| Wangjing Technological Park | 望京科技园 |
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| Badaling Expressway, Airport Expressway (Laiguangying Bridge) (Interchange with the Northern 5th Ring Road) | 八达岭高速, 机场高速 (来广营桥) (北五环) |
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| Jingcheng Road Toll Gate | 京承路收费站 |
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| Huanggang | 黄港 |
| 6
| Yandan, Houshayu | 燕丹, 后沙峪 |
| Potential link to the Northern Airport Line | ||
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| Xiaotangshan (Tugou) | 小汤山 (土沟) |
| 8
| Changping, Shunyi (Suanzaoling Bridge) (Interchange with the Northern 6th Ring Road) | 昌平, 顺义 (酸枣岭桥) (北六环) |
[edit] Chengde → Beijing
[edit] Beijing Municipality
| Exit # | English/Pinyin Name (Bridge) | Chinese Name (Bridge) |
|---|---|---|
| 8
| Changping, Shunyi (Suanzaoling Bridge) (Interchange with the Northern 6th Ring Road) | 昌平, 顺义 (酸枣岭桥) (北六环) |
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| Xiaotangshan (Tugou) | 小汤山 (土沟) |
| Potential link to the Northern Airport Line | ||
| 6
| Yandan, Houshayu | 燕丹, 后沙峪 |
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| Huanggang | 黄港 |
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| Jingcheng Road Toll Gate | 京承路收费站 |
| 5
| Badaling Expressway, Airport Expressway (Laiguangying Bridge) (Interchange with the Northern 5th Ring Road) | 八达岭高速, 机场高速 (来广营桥) (北五环) |
| 4
| Wangjing Technological Park | 望京科技园 |
| 3
| North 4th Ring Road (Wanghe Bridge) (Interchange with the Northern 4th Ring Road) | 北四环 (望和桥) (北四环) |
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