The public space renovation and upgrading project in Beijing's Guomao Bridge area is scheduled to commence in the second half of 2025, with an expected construction time of four months. The project site is located in Jianwai subdistrict of Chaoyang District, extending from Tonghuihe North Road in the south to Guanghua Road in the north.

The Guomao Bridge area will be renovated and upgraded through several measures. Specifically, under-bridge spaces will be integrated to create a pedestrian-friendly corridor, while new garden areas will be added to by using the space that became available after the removal of right-turn ramps. In addition, locations of major bus bays will be optimized, and smart traffic projects will be launched. All of these efforts are aimed to progressively enhance the public space environment and elevate the international image of the CBD core zone.

Part of the under-bridge spaces are planned to be repurposed as parking zones to alleviate parking pressure in the surrounding areas, thereby reducing the traffic congestion caused by disorderly parking.

The revamped under-bridge spaces can also house diverse public service facilities. These will include amenities such as public restrooms and rest stations for sanitation workers, as well as sports facilities like small sports zones, with public fitness equipment to be available as well. These new facilities will provide locals with more urban public services and enhance the city's overall public service capacity.

Through such improvement efforts as waste removal and greening, the under-bridge spaces will be transformed into amazing urban scenic spots. Flowers and climbing vines can be planted under the bridge to create distinctive green landscapes. New artistic sculptures and cultural walls can also be introduced so as to shore up the city's cultural essence while enhancing the overall scenic quality of Beijing's urban environment.

In the future, this area will serve as a new window showcasing Beijing's cosmopolitan profile, bringing more comfortable and distinctive public space experiences to locals and visitors and infusing renewed vitality into the high-quality development of the CBD.

(Source: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform)