The opening date for a section of the Ruili to Menglian Expressway in Yunnan has been confirmed. According to an announcement by Yunnan Demeng Expressway Investment Development Co., Ltd., the Zhenkang Mengdui to Menglian Langle section will open to traffic and begin toll collection at 00:00 on May 29, 2026.
The announcement details the specifics of the opening and toll network integration. The section is scheduled to commence operations at the specified time. Simultaneously, several toll stations will open, including Mengdui, Gengma North, Gengma South, Yonggai, Muga, Banqing, Ximeng, Jingsin, and the temporary Langle mainline station. This new section will be integrated into the existing toll network with the S90 Zhenqing Expressway and the S50 Linqing Expressway. The toll collection period will adhere to national regulations. Motorists are advised to follow traffic signs and road markings for safe travel.
The basic toll rates have been established. For passenger vehicles, the rate is 0.50 yuan per vehicle-kilometer for regular road sections and 1.40 yuan per vehicle-kilometer for bridges and tunnels. For trucks, the rate is 0.45 yuan per vehicle-kilometer on regular sections and 1.15 yuan per vehicle-kilometer on bridges and tunnels. Special operation vehicles will be charged according to the truck rate schedule.