十二月三十日，海南首条双向八车道高速公路——洋浦疏港高速公路正式通车。图为光村互通。特约记 者 吴文生 摄 海南日报海口12月30日讯(海南日报全媒体记者 曹马志 通讯员 陈彦龙)12月30日，海南省首条双向八车 道高速公路——洋浦疏港高速公路正式建成通车。该公路的开通为洋浦港打通了集疏运快速通道，将显著提 升国际枢纽港运作效率。 该项目总投资概算73.32亿元，全线长35.338公里，其中主线长33.037公里，连接线长2.301公里。北起儋 州市东成镇，南接洋浦港，主线采用双向八车道高速公路标准，设计时速120公里，路基宽42米；连接线采用 双向六车道一级公路标准，设计时速80公里，路基宽34.5米。全线设桥梁16座，互通立交6处。 据悉，该项目建成通车后，结束了儋州北岸地区没有高速公路的历史，深刻改变沿线百姓的出行方式， 推动当地经济社会发展，加快儋洋经济圈高质量发展。 作为海南省首条智慧高速公路，"智慧工地"平台全线应用，奠定了项目全过程数字化管控的基石，智慧 中心集信息化管控、工艺展示与安全培训于一体，发挥着重要的示范与推广作用。在这一创新体系下，全省 首个"智慧梁厂"成功落地，攻克多项技术难关，全 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the paradox of China's highways generating significant daily revenue yet operating at a loss, with cumulative losses reaching 6 trillion RMB over the past eight years [3][10][11] - It questions the allocation of toll revenues and contrasts the situation with the profitable highway systems in the United States [5][35] Group 1: Financial Performance of Highways - Despite daily revenues of up to 1.5 billion RMB, China's highways are described as a "money-losing business" [1] - The total length of highways in China is projected to exceed 177,000 kilometers by the end of 2024, maintaining its position as the world's largest highway network [4] - Local governments are increasingly trapped in a cycle of "borrowing to repay," leading to financial instability and a heavy fiscal burden [9][11] Group 2: Economic and Strategic Importance - Highways play a crucial role in regional economic integration, breaking down geographical barriers and facilitating the flow of people, goods, and information [19][21] - They significantly enhance emergency response capabilities during natural disasters and military operations, serving as vital transportation networks [25][29] - The construction of highways has improved the quality of life for citizens by providing convenient travel options and boosting tourism and inter-regional economic cooperation [31][33] Group 3: Comparison with U.S. Highway System - The U.S. highway system is noted for its profitability, attributed to effective public-private partnerships (PPP) that share construction and operational responsibilities [39][42] - The flexible tolling system in the U.S. optimizes revenue through various pricing strategies, including dynamic pricing based on traffic flow [44][46] - The U.S. also benefits from lower construction and maintenance costs due to its geographical advantages and established infrastructure management practices [48][50] Group 4: Future Developments - China's highway network is evolving into a strategic platform that integrates technology, environmental considerations, and economic value [56][58] - The development of smart highways utilizing big data, AI, and IoT technologies is underway, enhancing efficiency and safety [60] - Environmental sustainability is becoming a focus, with initiatives for renewable energy facilities and eco-friendly practices being implemented [61][63]