Core Points - The He-Xiang Expressway Lu'an Section, specifically the Huoshan segment, has been completed ahead of schedule and is ready for traffic [1][3] - The total length of the Huoshan segment is 36.534 kilometers, with a bridge-tunnel ratio of 29.7%, including 1 super bridge, 32 medium and large bridges, and various other structures [3] - The project team has completed significant earthworks, including 9.07 million cubic meters of fill and 9.4 million cubic meters of excavation [3] - The expressway is part of the national integrated transportation network and the Anhui Province "Five Vertical and Ten Horizontal" expressway network, enhancing connectivity for 2.3 million residents in four counties [4] Project Details - The Huoshan segment starts at Luoyang River Village in Hengshan Town and ends at Yanghe Village in Zhufohan Town [3] - Key infrastructure includes 1 hub interchange, 2 general interchanges, and 1 service area [3] - The construction process emphasizes innovation, green practices, and digital integration, utilizing advanced technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles for site inspections and cloud-based monitoring systems [3] Strategic Importance - Upon completion, the expressway will serve as a strategic corridor linking major cities in the Yangtze River Delta, Hefei metropolitan area, Wuhan metropolitan area, and the Central Plains [4] - The project aims to significantly improve transportation conditions for local populations, enhancing regional connectivity and economic development [4]