Abstract
Highway infrastructure development in Yunnan Province remains a top priority for the Chinese Government, the aim is to improve access to neighbouring countries and support economic growth and social development in the province. While the social and economic benefits of highway infrastructure projects are indisputable, sustainable performance still leaves room for improvement in Yunnan. In an effort to promote a more sustainable approach to decisions relating to highway infrastructure projects, this paper explore the critical issues associated with sustainable highway infrastructure. Firstly, reviewed the economic, social and environmental background of Yunnan, and explain the functions of highways in its socio-economic development. After a brief overview of the conditions and future demands for highway infrastructure in Yunnan, analysed the challenges of building highways in a sustainable way.
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