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The Bund reopens ahead of Shanghai Expo

The Bund, the iconic landmark of the eastern economic hub of Shanghai, officially reopened to the public on March 28th.
The renovation work, which cost an estimated 5 billion yuan and took two years to complete, is a key part of the municipal government’s facelift for the Shanghai Expo, which begins in May.
The principle of the renovation this time is to turn the Bund from a vehicle-dominated area to a pedestrian-dominated area, freeing the historical buildings on the Bund from the turmoil of the traffic.
The 11-lane highway in front of the Bund, which is home to more than 50 buildings of various architectural styles ranging from Gothic to Art Deco, has been cut down to four lanes, with 70 percent of the Bund’s traffic diverted into a two-tier underground tunnel.
The popular waterfront promenade has been lengthened to 2.6 km and made more pedestrian friendly by adding 2,000 park benches and various amenities such as vending machines and nursing rooms.
A new financial square has also been built as part of the local government’s plan to make the Bund the financial heart of Shanghai.

Wendy, Shanghai World Expo, 2010 Shanghai World Expo

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