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New Bund - the wait was worth it
By Stories by Zha Minjie/Graphics by Shen Xinyi |
March 26, 2010, Friday
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THE renovated landmark Bund retains the old feel of the famous waterfront financial center, while providing wider pedestrian walkways, smooth traffic flows and theme squares.
The much-anticipated three-year face-lift removed part of an elevated road that blocked the spectacular view across the Huangpu River. The project reorganized traffic flow to relieve congestion and returned a restored 150-year-old bridge to its rightful place.
The "rebirth" and rebuilding of the Bund began in April 2007.
Ground Level
Above ground are six traffic lanes, down from the previous 11, as most cars will go via the tunnel beneath the Bund.
The six lanes will include four for buses and cars, one for bus stops and another for temporary parking.
Around 500 parking spaces are available, up from 300.
Traffic is still expected to be heavy around Zhongshan Road E1.
Zhongshan Rd E1
Six lanes except the section from Yan'an Road to Suzhou Creek with four lanes
Underground
About 70 percent of the Bund traffic will be rerouted to a 3,000-meter-long tunnel that passes beneath 33 historic buildings.
The two-level passage runs from Huangpu District's Zhongshan Road S. to Hongkou District's Changzhi Road.
There are more than 30 emergency exits, according to the tunnel builder, Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co Ltd. The exits lead to the other level in the tunnel. Another three exits will directly connect to the ground.
The tunnel is connected to Yan'an Elevated Road, which will provide a fast path between the two districts.
Vehicles with a height of over 3 meters are prohibited in the tunnel.
Zhongshan Rd E1
Dongmen Rd - Yan'an Rd: four lanes
Yan'an Rd - Tiantong Rd: six lanes
Tiantong Rd - Yuhang Rd: four lanes
Yan'an Rd E.
Four lanes
Changzhi Rd
Four lanes
The much-anticipated three-year face-lift removed part of an elevated road that blocked the spectacular view across the Huangpu River. The project reorganized traffic flow to relieve congestion and returned a restored 150-year-old bridge to its rightful place.
The "rebirth" and rebuilding of the Bund began in April 2007.
Ground Level
Above ground are six traffic lanes, down from the previous 11, as most cars will go via the tunnel beneath the Bund.
The six lanes will include four for buses and cars, one for bus stops and another for temporary parking.
Around 500 parking spaces are available, up from 300.
Traffic is still expected to be heavy around Zhongshan Road E1.
Zhongshan Rd E1
Six lanes except the section from Yan'an Road to Suzhou Creek with four lanes
Underground
About 70 percent of the Bund traffic will be rerouted to a 3,000-meter-long tunnel that passes beneath 33 historic buildings.
The two-level passage runs from Huangpu District's Zhongshan Road S. to Hongkou District's Changzhi Road.
There are more than 30 emergency exits, according to the tunnel builder, Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co Ltd. The exits lead to the other level in the tunnel. Another three exits will directly connect to the ground.
The tunnel is connected to Yan'an Elevated Road, which will provide a fast path between the two districts.
Vehicles with a height of over 3 meters are prohibited in the tunnel.
Zhongshan Rd E1
Dongmen Rd - Yan'an Rd: four lanes
Yan'an Rd - Tiantong Rd: six lanes
Tiantong Rd - Yuhang Rd: four lanes
Yan'an Rd E.
Four lanes
Changzhi Rd
Four lanes
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