肇庆：五年交通投资约650亿，基本建成“一小时交通圈”

Core Viewpoint - The press conference highlighted the achievements of Zhaoqing City in transportation investment and infrastructure development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, showcasing significant growth and future plans for modernization [1] Investment and Growth - Zhaoqing has completed a total transportation investment of approximately 65 billion yuan, representing a 31% increase compared to the "13th Five-Year Plan" period, with over 10 billion yuan invested annually for four consecutive years [1] - The city plans to implement over 70 major transportation projects during the "15th Five-Year Plan" with a total investment exceeding 80 billion yuan [1] Infrastructure Development - The total length of roads in Zhaoqing has reached 14,459 kilometers, establishing a comprehensive transportation network that includes one major waterway, two expressways, seven rail transit lines, and nine highways [1] - The completion of high-speed rail projects such as Guangzhang, Zhuzhao, and Shenan will increase the high-speed rail mileage by approximately 24%, bringing the total to 415 kilometers [1] Specific Projects and Enhancements - Eight highway projects totaling about 450 kilometers have been advanced, with a total investment of 93 billion yuan [1] - Upgrades and renovations of national and provincial trunk lines covering approximately 670 kilometers have been completed, with an investment of about 13 billion yuan [1] - The construction of "Four Good Rural Roads" has reached approximately 2,200 kilometers, along with the renovation of 210 dilapidated bridges [1] - The efficiency of the Xijiang Golden Waterway has improved, with port handling capacity increasing to 176 million tons [1]