Core Points - The first highway in Hunan Province, Changyong Expressway, will be free of tolls starting November 1, 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 history without highways [3][5]. Summary by Sections Highway Toll Policy - The toll collection for Changyong Expressway will cease on November 1, 2025, following a compensation plan for revenue losses due to holiday toll exemptions and green channel policies for fresh agricultural products [5]. - This makes Changyong Expressway one of the few highways in China to stop charging tolls [5]. Historical Context - Changyong Expressway was the first highway in Hunan, constructed in 1993 and completed in 1994, fundamentally changing the transportation landscape in the province [3][5]. - Other highways that followed include the Jingzhu Expressway (Changsha to Xiangtan section) and the Changsha to Yiyang Expressway, which have also been in operation for nearly 30 years [6].