New expressway opens at central China to boost global cargo links

What happened: The second phase of the Ezhou Airport Expressway in Hubei Province, China opened to traffic on Friday, adding a road link to the Ezhou Huahu International Airport cargo hub. Key numbers: 36.452 km long, six lanes, 120 kph maximum speed limit. Travel time from Daye City to Huahu Airport falls from nearly an hour to under 20 minutes. Why it matters: The content states the expressway is expected to improve cargo collection and distribution at Asia's largest dedicated cargo airport and strengthen Hubei's role as an inland gateway to global markets.

The second phase of the Ezhou Airport Expressway in Hubei Province, China opened to traffic on Friday, adding a road link to the Ezhou Huahu International Airport cargo hub.

The content states the expressway is expected to improve cargo collection and distribution at Asia's largest dedicated cargo airport and strengthen Hubei's role as an inland gateway to global markets.