The expressway in Haikou measures 618.23km as a total. The East Road running from Haikou to Sanya is 268.25km and the West Road is 349.98. the expressway between Haikou and Yangpu is 89.3km. on each square kilometer, there is 449 meter expressway and the rate is higher than the average level of China. Started in 1991, the East Road was compieted in 1994. It runs from Wugong Temple in IvHaikou to Sanya City via Qiongshan, Anding, Qionghai, Wanning, and Lingshui. The extension of the road from Haikou to Qionghai is in use now. the expressway from Haikou to Wenchang is still under construction. The West Ring Road of the island from Haikou to Yangpu starts at the western end of the Haikou industry Avenue, and ends at the Ancient City in Chengmai County through 10.64km-long highway. It is 52.75km from Sanya to Jiusuo, and 98km from Yangpu to Basuo, which is 4-lane expressway and had been put into operation by the end of 1998. Besides, the Middle Road and the expressway from Qionghai, Haikou to Meilan are also in planning. The highway networkof the island has 3 main lines of east, west and middle road. The expressway transportation network is convenient.
