G56 Hangzhou–Ruili Expressway
The Hangzhou–Ruili Expressway, designated as G56 and commonly referred to as the Hangrui Expressway is an east-west expressway in China that connects the cities of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, and Ruili, Yunnan, a city on the border with Burma. When complete, it will be in length. Running through mountainous terrain, it is notable for its several tunnels and bridges, including the very high Duge Bridge, Puli Bridge and Dimuhe [River Bridge].
The expressway is complete in the provinces of Zhejiang, Anhui, and Jiangxi. The entire expressway in the provinces of Hubei, Hunan, Guizhou, and Yunnan is under construction except for sections from Changde to Jishou in Hunan and from the Guizhou border to Baoshan in Yunnan.
At Ruili, the expressway will connect to a border crossing to Muse, Myanmar and National [Highway 3 (Burma)|National Highway 3].