Great news! Shanghai is set to welcome its second major north-south corridor! Recently, the Shanghai Municipal Planning and Natural Resources Bureau officially unveiled the design plan for the "Puxi Section and River-Crossing Section of the North-South Corridor," marking a significant step toward the construction of this highly anticipated underground artery.
During rush hours, congestion on the North-South Elevated Road has long been a headache for Shanghai commuters. So, what tangible benefits will this new corridor bring? Here’s a breakdown.
According to the plan, the North-South Corridor will stretch approximately 16 kilometers, starting from the Dabaishu Interchange on the Middle Ring Road in the north and extending to Chengshan Road in Pudong in the south. The entire route will be built as an underground tunnel, featuring four lanes (two in each direction) plus multifunctional lanes on both sides, with access limited to passenger vehicles and a design speed of 60 km/h.
This underground artery will traverse key districts including Hongkou, Yangpu, and Pudong, linking seven major areas: Jiangwan Town, Quyang, Linping Road, North Bund, Lujiazui, Tangqiao, and the World Expo site. It aims to significantly improve north-south connectivity in central Shanghai.
Notably, the corridor will include multiple entry and exit ramps at critical junctions such as Dabaishu Interchange, Linping Road, and South Pudong Road, ensuring seamless integration with the existing road network. Once completed, travel time from Jiangwan Town to Lujiazui is expected to drop to under 20 minutes, offering commuters between Hongkou, Yangpu, and Pudong a faster alternative.
The announcement has sparked excitement among netizens, who eagerly await the corridor’s completion. The design philosophy mirrors that of the North-South Passageway, which has already proven successful—the eastern section serves 80,000–90,000 vehicles daily, while the western section handles 150,000, effectively easing traffic on the Yan’an Elevated Road and the northern Inner Ring Road. The new corridor is expected to replicate this success.
For residents of Hongkou and Yangpu, this could mean an extra half-hour of sleep before a smooth commute to Pudong. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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