What are the new traffic restrictions for trucks in Chengdu in 2020?
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2020 Chengdu truck traffic restriction regulations are: 1. Trucks with A1, A2, B1, and B2 licenses are allowed to operate from 7:00 to 22:00 daily, with restricted hours on workdays from 7:00 to 9:00, 17:00 to 20:00, and during national statutory holidays from 17:00 to 20:00; 2. Trucks with B1 and B2 licenses are prohibited from operating within the urban roads inside the First Ring Road (excluding the road itself) from 7:00 to 22:00 daily; 3. On workdays from 7:00 to 9:00 and 17:00 to 20:00, trucks are prohibited from operating on urban roads outside the First Ring Road (including the road itself), Southern New District, Tianfu Avenue (from Tianfu Second Street to Lushan Avenue), Panda Avenue (from Rongdu Avenue to Shulong Avenue), and Donglin Second Road (from the Third Ring Road to Panda Avenue).
I've been driving trucks in Chengdu for over a decade. When the new regulations came into effect in 2020, we had to completely replan our routes. Within the Second Ring Expressway, including core urban areas like Jinjiang District and Qingyang District, trucks with a total weight exceeding 4.5 tons are prohibited during strictly enforced restricted hours - morning rush from 7:00 to 9:30 and evening rush from 16:00 to 19:30. Back when I was transporting building materials, deliveries were often delayed as we had to schedule around these restrictions, requiring either very early departures or late-night trips. Nowadays, we rely on the Chengdu Traffic Police App to check real-time announcements and avoid fines. While these regulations have indeed reduced traffic congestion and accidents, they've increased operational costs for drivers. Some logistics companies have switched to using smaller vehicles for segmented deliveries. In the long run, it's beneficial for improving traffic flow, though daily operations have become more cumbersome. I'd advise everyone to stay updated with official notifications to adjust their schedules accordingly.
