Ministry of Transport, Regulations for the Administration of Tolled Roads (Draft for Comments on Amendments)

Issued: July 21 2015

Main contents: The term of operation for a highway concession may not exceed 30 years. However, for highways with large investments and a long payback period, the term of operation may, subject to approval, exceed 30 years. The term of operation of a Class I highway, standalone bridge or tunnel may not exceed 25 years, except in the provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government in Central and Western China determined by the state, where the term of operation may not exceed 30 years.