Detours to avoid restrictions released

05.19.2014

Armed soldiers patrol the Pudong International Airport yesterday. As the summit approaches, security at airports and on the coast is at the highest level with round-the-clock patrols.

Police have released a list of detours to advise motorists how to avoid streets with traffic restrictions during this week’s regional Asian summit.

For drivers who want to get to the Bund, the G15 Shenhai Expressway, Jiaming Expressway, S20 Outer Ring Road and the ramp to Zhongchun Road should be used because the Yan’an Elevated Road will be restricted to traffic.

Police also said the Shenhai and Jiaming expressways should be used to avoid heavy traffic on the Outer Ring Road.

Motorists were also advised to avoid the Yan’an Road E. Tunnel and use other cross-river routes such as Yangpu Bridge.

Meanwhile, more than 100 bus routes in the city will be affected tomorrow and on Wednesday due to the traffic restrictions in place for the summit.

During the summit, buses will shorten routes, make detours or services will be suspended altogether in areas such as People’s Square, Pudong’s Lujiazui, Yan’an Elevated Road and Yan’an Road Tunnel, said officials.

Restrictions at the Yan’an Road Tunnel will see airport bus services make detours.

Services affected include the Airport No. 5 service, between Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Railway Station, and Airport Night Shuttle Bus, operating between Pudong International Airport and the Hongqiao airport after 11pm.