Core Viewpoint - The Waterguan Expressway, a crucial corridor connecting Longgang to Shenzhen's city center, is approaching the end of its 25-year toll period, with increasing public demand for free passage as the deadline nears [1][2][8] Group 1: Toll Cancellation and Public Sentiment - Public demand for the cancellation of tolls has been persistent, with citizens expressing concerns over congestion and commuting costs [2][7] - Official statements indicate that the Shenzhen Transportation Bureau plans to cancel tolls in the first half of 2026, which would be about six months earlier than the original deadline [2][3] - The Waterguan Expressway has been a focal point for public representatives advocating for toll cancellation to enhance regional economic development [7][8] Group 2: Urban Planning and Development - Recent planning documents from Longgang District have mentioned the "municipalization" of the Waterguan Expressway, signaling a potential shift towards integrating it into the urban road network [3][8] - The expressway's transformation into a free passage is expected to alleviate congestion and reduce costs for commuters and businesses, thereby promoting economic activity in the eastern regions of Shenzhen [7][8] - The expressway's free status is seen as a means to enhance connectivity between Longgang and other key urban areas, contributing to a more balanced regional development [8] Group 3: BOT Model and Negotiation Challenges - The Waterguan Expressway operates under a BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) model, complicating the process of terminating tolls early due to the need for negotiations between the government and the operating company [6][4] - Previous negotiations have faced challenges, particularly regarding the valuation of the expressway and compensation for the operating company, which has hindered progress towards toll cancellation [6][4] - The complexity of these negotiations reflects broader issues related to public-private partnerships in infrastructure development [6]

近日，深圳横岗街道披露的"十五五"高质量发展规划提及"将借力水官高速市政化"等交通项目，推动区域发展，引发公众关注。记者梳理发现，围绕水官 高速17年的收费争议有望在今年4月落幕。 图片来源：深圳特区报 图源：深高速2025年半年报 深高速相关财报信息披露，2024年，水官高速营业收入6.33亿元，比上年减少0.49%，占当年深高速收费公路营业收入的12.5%。2025年上半年，水官高速 日均路费收入167.5万元，同比增长1.3%，日均混合车流量为25.6万车次，同比增长1.3%；而2025年第三季度，该高速日均路费收入和日均混合车流量分 别达到了181.1万元和27.8万车次。 公开信息显示，水官高速编号S28，是深圳市"七横十三纵"干线网络中重要的纵向道路。水官高速西起布吉街道水径村，东至龙岗街道官井头村，采用 BOT模式投资建设，于2002年2月建成通车，2011年7月由双向六车道扩建为双向十车道。 自2008年开始，深圳民间关于取消水官高速取消收费的呼声不断。梳理其原因，一方面，水官高速作为深圳龙岗中心区及东部地区通往市中心最重要的快 捷通道，车流量大，收费站设置加剧了交通拥堵。另一方面，收费的高速 ...