Where does the Dong-Lu Expressway run from and to?
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The Dong-Lu Expressway runs from Dongying City in Shandong Province to Lüliang City in Shanxi Province, with a total length of 546.228 kilometers. It passes through three provinces: Shandong, Hebei, and Shanxi. The main control points along the route include: Dongying, Binzhou, Jinan, Gaotang, Linqing, Weixian, Pingxiang, Jize, Nanhe, Xingtai, Zuoquan, Yushe, Pingyao, and Fenyang. Expressways, abbreviated as 'highways', are roads specifically designed for high-speed vehicle travel. The road surface consists of three main parts: the main carriageway, ramps, and auxiliary lanes. The main carriageway, also known as the traffic lane, is divided from left to right into the overtaking lane, fast lane, and slow lane, depending on the number of lanes. The average annual daily traffic volume for expressways is designed to be over 15,000 passenger car units, with a design speed ranging from 80 to 120 kilometers per hour.
Last year, I drove along the Donglü Expressway, which was quite an interesting route. Starting from Dongying in Shandong, I headed west through multiple provinces, with the endpoint in Lüliang, Shanxi. The total distance was about 800 kilometers, and it took almost a full day of driving. The scenery changed dramatically along the way, from coastal plains to mountainous plateaus, passing through cities like Jinan, Tai'an, and parts of Henan. I enjoyed stopping at service areas to rest and appreciate the local culture. For a road trip, I recommend planning fuel stops in advance. Some sections in the mountainous areas have sharp curves and steep slopes, making the drive challenging but not dangerous. The scenery is especially beautiful in good weather, particularly in autumn when the leaves change color—perfect for a leisurely trip with family.
