进入2026年，武汉都市圈环线高速公路建设迎来密集节点：双柳长江大桥通过交工验 收，滠水河特大桥主桥合龙，汉南长江大桥进入上部结构施工。随着这些关键工程稳步推 进，串联武汉、孝感、鄂州等多地的都市圈高速环线正加速"画圆"，一个覆盖武汉都市圈 的"1小时通勤圈"骨架日益清晰，为推动区域同城化发展注入强劲动力。 双柳长江大桥通车进入倒计时 都市圈新增一条跨江黄金通道 1月18日，新港高速公路双柳长江大桥及接线工程项目施工现场，工人们正忙着收尾工 作，为今年3月通车试运营作准备。半个多月前的2025年12月31日，该项目迎来重大节点 ——顺利通过交工验收，这座被定义为"全球首座智慧悬索桥"的长江大桥正式建成。 双柳长江大桥及接线工程项目主线全长35.043公里，概算总投资159.78亿元。主桥采用 主跨1430米的双塔单跨钢箱梁悬索桥设计，一跨过江，桥面宽度达50.5米，是目前跨越长江 桥面最宽的公路悬索桥。 1月2日，汉南长江大桥的北岸滩地引桥首片钢梁架设完成，标志着引桥进入上部结构施 工阶段。 "我们给桥梁装上了'智慧大脑'和'敏锐神经'。"湖北交投双柳长江大桥有限公司副总经 理黄颖杰介绍，作为悬索桥的"生命线 ...

Core Points - The construction of the Wuhan Urban Circle Ring Expressway has made significant progress, with the Huangpi to Xinzhou section achieving the completion of two key bridges, which lays a solid foundation for the timely opening of the northern section of the expressway [2][4] - The expressway, spanning approximately 360 kilometers, is crucial for forming a "one-hour commuting circle" in the Wuhan urban area, promoting urban integration and optimizing the road network structure [4][10] Summary by Sections Construction Progress - The Huangpi to Xinzhou section of the expressway has completed the dual-span connection of the Mulan Avenue Overpass (944 meters) and the Phoenix Mountain Bridge (847 meters), marking a new phase in construction with rapid progress in bridge deck construction and roadbed excavation [4][5] - The project, undertaken by China State Construction Engineering Corporation, has implemented advanced geological exploration and pile foundation techniques, significantly enhancing construction efficiency [5] Project Specifications - The Huangpi to Xinzhou section is 66.12 kilometers long, designed as a dual six-lane expressway with a speed limit of 120 km/h, featuring eight interchanges [5] - Upon completion, travel time from northern to eastern Wuhan will be reduced from 1.5 hours to 40 minutes, with intercity commuting times cut by over 30% [5] Future Developments - The Shuangliu Yangtze River Bridge, a key component of the expressway, is expected to open by March 2026, significantly reducing travel time between Wuhan and Ezhou from 90 minutes to 5 minutes [6][7] - The expressway will enhance logistics capabilities and support the integration of various economic zones, facilitating a more efficient transportation network [10] Strategic Importance - The Wuhan Urban Circle Ring Expressway is a vital infrastructure project that supports the "convenience, collaboration, and urban integration" development strategy, connecting key urban areas and industrial nodes [10] - It aims to create a robust transportation framework that enhances regional economic integration and optimizes spatial development [10]