Construction of the East Fuxing Road tunnel across the Huangpu River is underway. Two 2.6 km tubes will provide two-way traffic. One tube handles traffic heading westwards to Puxi, while the other is for eastbound traffic towards Pudong. Each tube has a diameter of 10.94 metres and two levels. The upper level is 2.6 m-high, designed to be used by private cars and taxis; and the lower level is 4 m-high, designed for larger vehicles. Seven emergency exits will be provided every 300 metres. Shield tunnelling is being used. Completion in December 2004. 23/02.
