Core Viewpoint - The Wuhan Urban Circle Ring Expressway (Wuhan Sixth Ring Road) is progressing with significant milestones, including the full connectivity of Zhujiadian Bridge and Zhaipojiao Bridge, with completion expected by July 2027 [1][5]. Group 1: Project Overview - The Wuhan Sixth Ring Road is part of the "12th Five-Year Plan" for transportation development in Hubei Province and is a key project in the "14th Five-Year Plan" for comprehensive transportation development [3]. - The expressway spans approximately 215 kilometers, connecting two major bridges over the Yangtze River: the Douliu Changjiang Bridge and the Hannan Changjiang Bridge [3]. Group 2: Infrastructure Details - The northern section of the Sixth Ring Road, which includes the newly connected bridges, is crucial, starting from the boundary between Xiaogan City and Huangpi District, extending through several districts, and ending in the western part of Xinzhou District [5]. - The total length of the northern section is 66.12 kilometers, designed as a dual six-lane expressway with a speed limit of 120 km/h [5]. Group 3: Economic and Transportation Impact - The completion of the expressway will significantly reduce travel time, cutting the journey from northern to eastern Wuhan from 1.5 hours to 40 minutes, and reducing intercity commuting time to Ezhou and Huanggang by over 30% [9]. - The expressway will enhance the connectivity of key economic zones and tourist attractions, and is expected to lower annual logistics costs in the urban circle by 1.5 billion yuan [9].