On October 30th at 3PM, the Nansha-Zhongshan Expressway (NanZhong Expressway) officially opened to traffic, marking an upgraded connectivity in transport networks between Guangzhou, Zhongshan, and Shenzhen. This essential infrastructure not only shortens the physical distance among these three cities but also establishes a comprehensive transport network, boosting regional economic growth.

The NanZhong Expressway extends 32.4 kilometers and consists of the main line and the Nansha Connection Line (Wanqingsha Branch Line). The main line, stretching 21.6 kilometers, begins at the Xinken Interchange on the Nansha Port Expressway and ends at Xinlong Interchange, connecting with the Zhongshan-Jiangmen Expressway and Guangzhou-Macao Expressway. The Wanqingsha Branch Line spans 10.8 kilometers, originating from the Xinken Interchange and linking with the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge via Wanqingsha Interchange.

That day, car enthusiasts from cities across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) gathered at the University Town Toll Station on the Nansha Port Expressway to begin a convoy drive toward the newly opened Nansha segment of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge. Upon reaching the Nansha Connection Line, participants received special gifts from Nansha, which included essential supplies and the "Nansha Culture and Tourism Passport." With this "passport," drivers could enjoy dining, shopping, and leisure discounts at popular sites like Nansha Tianhou Palace, Nansha Wetland Park, and Eighteen Arhats Mountain.

Mr. Huang, a car club member from Shenzhen, said excitedly, "It's so fast—I got from Nansha onto the expressway and arrived in Shenzhen in less than 20 minutes! It feels faster than my commute home!"

A spokesperson from Guangzhou Huanlong Expressway Co., Ltd. noted that with the Nansha section of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge now open, the network of Nansha Port Expressway has been further optimized. Travelers from Guangzhou's Nansha District can reach Zhongshan's city center in 15 minutes and Shenzhen's Bao'an District within 20 minutes, forming a "30-minute transport circle" in GBA centered on Nansha.

Now recognized as the "first stop linking Guangzhou and Shenzhen", Nansha has shortened travel time between the two cities to under 20 minutes. This step toward integrated transportation within the GBA also enhances cultural and tourism exchanges among Guangdong, Hong Kong SAR, and Macao SAR. With scenic attractions and cultural sites more accessible than ever, citizens from nearby cities can easily plan a spontaneous trip to Nansha.

南中高速通车，以南沙为中心的大湾区“半小时交通圈”形成

10月30日15时，南中高速公路顺利建成通车，标志着广州、中山、深圳3市之间的交通联系迈上了新的台阶。这一重要交通基础设施的建成，不仅拉近了3市的空间距离，更构建了一个四通八达的交通网络，为区域经济发展注入了强劲动力。

据介绍，南中高速公路项目全长32.4公里，由主线及南沙联络线（万顷沙支线）组成。主线长21.6公里，起于南沙港快速新垦互通，终至新隆互通，与江中高速、广澳高速实现连接；南沙联络线（万顷沙支线）长10.8公里，起于新垦互通，通过万顷沙互通连接深中通道。

当日，来自粤港澳大湾区各城市的车友们在南沙港快速路的大学城收费站集合，车队向着刚开通的深中通道南沙线进发。到达南中高速南沙联络线时，他们还收到来自南沙的神秘礼包——除了必要的补给物资，南沙文旅护照也在其中。拿着“护照”的车友打卡南沙天后宫、南沙湿地、十八罗汉山等景点，可享受吃喝玩乐购等优惠。

“真的太快了，在南沙上高速只需不到20分钟我就到深圳啦，感觉比下班回家还快！”来自深圳的车友团成员黄先生兴奋地告诉记者。

广州环龙高速公路有限公司有关负责人表示，深中通道南沙线通车后，南沙港快速路网结构进一步完善，从广州南沙出发15分钟可至中山城区，20分钟内可抵达深圳宝安，形成以南沙为中心的大湾区“半小时交通圈”。

据悉，南沙自此成为“广深联动第一站”，深圳至广州的行车时间缩短到20分钟以内，大湾区交通一体化的加速，也将加速粤港澳三地文旅体的互融互通。今后，南沙的山、海、风光和人文将不再遥远，周边城市市民随时可以来一场说走就走的旅行。

文丨记者 冷霜
图丨记者 刘畅 潘俊华
翻译丨邹晓华
英文审校丨赵凡