正常进出收费站，但通行费为"0元" 长沙晚报11月2日讯 （全媒体记者 吴鑫矾）11月2日0时起，长永高速公路终止收费，通行长永高速公路 主线、匝道及连接线的车辆，按"0元"计算车辆通行费。长永高速公路是连接长沙主城区至长沙黄花机 场、浏阳市永安镇等区域的快速通道，免费通行后，走长永高速公路在长沙、三一、黄花、永安四个收 费站均可实现"0元"通行，不仅能为车主节省费用，还将进一步降低区域内的物流成本，缩短往来的心 理距离。 "单次收费8元，一天一个来回就是16元，即使办了ETC也要近15，一个月就能省下300多元，省下的钱 可加一次油了。"市民刘先生是某航空公司的工作人员，每天需要在长沙主城区与机场之间通勤，他告 诉记者，虽然主城区与机场之间有人民快速路可供选择，可通行效率远没有长永高速公路高。如今长永 高速公路免费，既省时又省钱，长期积累下来能节省可观的开支。 不止于此，长永高速公路还是前往长沙县、浏阳市的快速通道，免费通行后，将进一步降低长沙经开 区、浏阳经开区等周边区域的物流成本。在浏阳经开区从事物流生意的老板王先生给记者算了笔账，他 企业每天有多辆货车走长永高速公路往返浏阳经开区和长沙，通行费用根据车 ...

Core Points - The first highway in Hunan Province, Changyong Expressway, will be free of tolls starting November 1, 2025, as confirmed by Modern Investment Co., Ltd. [1][5] - Changyong Expressway, which opened on December 28, 1994, is 27 kilometers long and connects Huanghua Airport with downtown Changsha, marking the end of Hunan's history without highways [3][5]. Summary by Sections Highway Toll Policy - The toll collection for Changyong Expressway will cease on November 1, 2025, following a compensation plan for revenue losses due to holiday toll exemptions and green channel policies for fresh agricultural products [5]. - This makes Changyong Expressway one of the few highways in China to stop charging tolls [5]. Historical Context - Changyong Expressway was the first highway in Hunan, constructed in 1993 and completed in 1994, fundamentally changing the transportation landscape in the province [3][5]. - Other highways that followed include the Jingzhu Expressway (Changsha to Xiangtan section) and the Changsha to Yiyang Expressway, which have also been in operation for nearly 30 years [6].

Core Points - China's first batch of highways is entering a "free era," with significant milestones marked by the cessation of tolls on Chengmian Expressway and Chengdu North Exit Expressway in September 2025 [1][2] - The transition to free highways is a response to the expiration of the 30-year toll period as stipulated by the "Regulations on the Management of Toll Roads" [2][3] - The move towards free highways has sparked nationwide discussions about toll policies and represents a new historical phase in highway development in China [1][2] Group 1: Historical Context - The rapid development of China's highway infrastructure was largely facilitated by the "loan for road construction, toll for loan repayment" model, which addressed funding challenges during less prosperous times [3] - Many highways built in the early 1990s are now reaching their toll expiration, leading to a wave of free access [3] - Shenzhen's early adoption of a government buyout model to eliminate tolls highlights the diverse approaches to achieving free highway access, although this model has not been widely adopted due to financial pressures [3] Group 2: Current Challenges - Despite the progress towards free highways, achieving nationwide free access faces significant financial challenges, with total debt for toll roads exceeding 7 trillion yuan and a growing revenue shortfall [4][6] - The annual maintenance cost for highways is approximately 320 billion yuan, necessitating new sustainable funding sources if tolls are eliminated [6] - The rise of electric vehicles is complicating traditional funding models, as reduced fuel tax revenues challenge the financial viability of highway maintenance [6] Group 3: Economic Impact - Free highway access is expected to benefit the logistics industry significantly, with examples showing cost reductions of up to 12% for time-sensitive goods [8] - However, increased traffic congestion has been reported in regions where tolls have been removed, raising concerns about the potential for highways to become overcrowded [8] - The experience in Hainan Province, where free access led to longer travel times during peak hours, illustrates the challenges of managing increased traffic volumes [8] Group 4: Future Directions - The future of highway toll policies may evolve towards more diversified and refined models rather than a binary "free or charged" approach [10] - Innovative pricing strategies, such as dynamic pricing based on time of day and vehicle type, are being explored to manage congestion and operational costs [10] - The integration of technology for precise mileage-based tolling could lead to a more efficient and user-friendly tolling system, aligning with the projected growth of the national highway network [10]

成都的秋夜，渐有凉意。成绵高速上流光飞驰，车灯划破夜幕，如同一条奔涌的星河。自2025年9月4日 24时起，这段路不再收取分文通行费。 四川省交通运输厅发布公告，宣布成绵高速公路及成都城北出口高速公路分别于2025年9月4日和9月17 日收费到期后停止收费，对所有通行车辆免收通行费。此举使得四川成为中西部地区首个实现重要干线 高速公路免费通行的省份，引发了全国范围内的广泛关注和赞誉。 成绵高速免费通行的重大意义，首先体现在其"西部唯一"的特殊性上。特别是在当前全国高速公路普遍 收费的背景下，四川敢于打破常规，将一条重要交通干线转为免费，体现了地方政府以民为本的执政理 念。 更值得称道的是，此举是对早年"临时收费"承诺的兑现——当初建设时提出的"有偿建设、收费还款"政 策在完成历史使命后，政府恪守诺言，如期停止收费，这种"言必信、行必果"的政府诚信建设具有重要 意义。 更为魔幻的是，某些免费国道突然开始收费。比如甘肃、湖北，甚至江苏等地新设30多处收费站，有的 一收又是30年。这种已经免费的公路重新设卡收费的现象，让民众感到困惑、失望甚至愤怒。 四川成绵高速免费通行的案例，为全国高速公路收费管理提供了一个优秀榜 ...

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The upcoming Labor Day holiday in 2025 is expected to see significant traffic congestion in Guangzhou, particularly on highways leading out of the city, with specific peak times identified for both outbound and return trips [1]. Traffic Forecast - The peak outbound traffic from Guangzhou is anticipated to occur on April 30 from 1 PM to 2 AM the next day, with the highest congestion expected at 6 PM [1]. - The return traffic peak is projected for May 5 from 2 PM to midnight, with the peak congestion occurring at 4 PM [1]. Toll Exemptions - From May 1 to May 5, tolls will be waived for small vehicles (7 seats or fewer) on highways, which is expected to increase the volume of traffic leaving Guangzhou [1]. Congestion Areas - Specific routes are identified as likely to experience heavy traffic, including: - Guangao Expressway from Dongguan to Zhongshan, Zhuhai, and Foshan [1]. - South Second Ring Expressway from Dongguan to the western Guangdong region [1]. - North Ring Expressway from eastern Guangzhou to Foshan and Zhanjiang [1]. - South China Expressway from central Guangzhou to northern Guangdong [1]. - Daguang Expressway from Shenzhen and Dongguan to northern Guangdong [1]. - Xuguang Expressway from Zhongshan and Foshan to northern Guangdong [1]. Urban Road Conditions - Urban roads such as Guangzhou Avenue, Guangyuan Expressway, Huangpu West Road, and others are expected to be busy during the holiday period [2].

Group 1 - The Ministry of Transport announced that during the 2025 "May Day" holiday, small passenger vehicles with seven seats or fewer will continue to be exempt from toll fees on highways [1] - The free passage period will be from May 1st at 0:00 to May 5th at 24:00, totaling five days [1]