Core Points - The first highway in Hunan Province, Changyong Expressway, will be free of tolls starting from November 2, 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 "no expressway" history [3][5] Summary by Sections Toll Policy - The toll period for Changyong Expressway was originally set for 30 years, from December 28, 1994, to December 27, 2024 [5] - Due to compensatory policies, the toll period has been extended to November 1, 2025, accounting for 79 days of compensation [5] Current Highway Status - After November 2, 2025, Changyong Expressway will join a few other expressways in China that have ceased toll collection [6] - Other expressways in Hunan that are approaching the 30-year mark include Changsha to Xiangtan Expressway (opened December 1996), Changsha to Yiyang Expressway (opened July 1998), and others [6][7]