Recently, the Huizhou-to-Qingyuan section of the Shantou-Zhanjiang Expressway, co-constructed by China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group, won the only environmental protection award in the 2024 IRF Global Road Achievement Awards (GRAA).
The Huizhou-Qingyuan section of the Shantou-Zhanjiang Expressway, located in central Guangdong Province, spans Huizhou, Guangzhou, and Qingyuan, with a total length of 125.28 kilometers. Completed and opened in October 2020, it reduced travel time between Huizhou and Qingyuan from 3 hours to 1.5 hours, benefiting around 28 million people along the route. The project passes through several ecologically sensitive areas, with beautiful natural surroundings and more than 60 scenic spots, making environmental protection and green construction essential aspects of the project.
The International Road Federation (IRF Global) is a global road-focused academic organization founded in 1948 in Washington, D.C., USA. The Global Road Achievement Awards (GRAA) are presented by the organization and represent the highest achievements in global road industry technology and management. It is one of the most prestigious honors in the international road sector.
