The Xiangya Road River-crossing Tunnel, Changsha's third tunnel across the Xiangjiang River, opened to traffic on July 5, offering a new cross-river passage.

The Tongzipo Road Entrance and Exit of the Xiangya Road River-crossing Tunnel. (Photo/Wang Zhiwei, Changsha Evening News)

The tunnel stretches from Yuehua Road in Xiangjiang New Area in the west to Furong Road in Kaifu District in the east, spanning a total length of 4,180 meters. The tunnel comprises the south and north main lines and four ramps. It is designed as a double-tube, two-way, six-lane tunnel, the first of its kind in Changsha City.

The Tongzipo Road Entrance and Exit of the Xiangya Road River-crossing Tunnel. 

The tunnel, with a total investment of about 5.328 billion yuan, started construction in 2019. Its operation will further ease traffic pressure of other river-crossing passages in urban areas and improve the traffic network on both sides of the Xiangjiang River.

The interior of the Xiangya Road River-crossing Tunnel.

Drivers should note that the speed limit in the tunnel main lines is 50 km/h, while in the ramps is 35 km/h.

The Eastern Entrance of the Xiangya Road River-crossing Tunnel on Furong Road.

Additionally, the tunnel will be fully closed for nighttime maintenance operations between 0:00 and 6:00 every day during a transition period, lasting from the date of opening until December 31, 2024. During the maintenance period, all vehicles and pedestrians are prohibited from passing through the main lines and ramps of the tunnel.

Source: en.changsha.gov.cn