近九成乡镇通三级以上公路，“十四五”农村公路有关目标提前完成

Core Points - The meeting highlighted the significant investment in rural road development, with a total of 2.2 trillion yuan allocated since the start of the 14th Five-Year Plan, leading to approximately 2 trillion yuan in rural road investments and over 400 billion yuan in rural road maintenance funds [1][2] - The rural road network has expanded significantly, with 716,000 kilometers of new or renovated roads completed, bringing the total to 4.644 million kilometers, a 6% increase from the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan [1] - The meeting emphasized the transition to a new phase of rural road development focusing on quality and efficiency, with a call for precise strategies and comprehensive coordination in construction, management, and maintenance [1][2] Investment and Development - The central government has invested 220 billion yuan in vehicle purchase tax funds, which has catalyzed broader investments in rural infrastructure [1] - The rural road network now connects 89.5% of towns to tertiary roads and 94.6% of larger population villages to paved roads, achieving targets ahead of schedule [1] Future Plans - The "New Round of Rural Road Improvement Action Plan" aims to complete 300,000 kilometers of new or renovated rural roads by 2027, with a focus on enhancing safety and service capabilities [3][4] - The plan includes specific targets such as maintaining a 70% rate of roads in good technical condition and increasing the public transport coverage in administrative villages to 55% [3] Challenges and Solutions - Current challenges include low technical standards of rural roads, quality issues, and insufficient management and maintenance capabilities [3] - The action plan proposes eight enhancement actions to address these challenges, including upgrading the backbone road network and improving safety measures [4]