Shanghai's Most Polluted Roads Revealed: Is Your Neighborhood on the List?
Recently, the city's environmental authorities have intensified efforts to monitor and control dust pollution, particularly along high-traffic roads. This initiative, which aims to address both short-term and long-term air quality issues, has recently led to the publication of a "Dust Pollution Ranking" for October and November.
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The ranking highlights the roads with the highest levels of particulate matter (PM10) in the air, showcasing areas with significant environmental concerns. According to the latest report, these roads have been identified as the most polluted in Shanghai:
Top Polluted Roads in November:
Hangjin Road (Pudong New Area). PM10 average concentration is 3.5 times the city's average, with a maximum PM10 concentration of 257 µg/m³
Zhulyu Highway (Jinshan District)
Lianyou Road (Minhang District)
Yexin Highway (Songjiang District)
Puxing Highway (Fengxian District)
Top Polluted Roads in October:
Jinsha Road (Jiading District). PM10 average concentration is 4.2 times the city's average, with a maximum PM10 concentration of 580 µg/m³
Longwu Road (Minhang District)
Chenxing Highway (Minhang District)
Tonggang Road (Pudong New Area)
Yangnan Road (Baoshan District)
Where Does the Dust Come From?
The sources of dust pollution are being closely examined. Journalists recently visited several of the listed roads to investigate further.
Investigations revealed that Hangjin Road's pollution could be linked to various factors. Hangjin Road is surrounded by heavy industry, with large trucks constantly passing through. Furthermore, nearby road repairs last month could have contributed to the elevated dust levels. Local authorities believe that the construction work, coupled with the presence of heavy vehicles, created the ideal conditions for dust pollution.
To combat this, the exposed soil on nearby construction sites has been covered with dust-proof green membranes, and iron fences have been erected around the sites. Street cleaning efforts have also been ramped up, with increased cleaning frequencies and the use of continuous spraying systems to suppress dust.
Despite the abundance of greenery along Jinsha Road, local residents and tourists reported that the area's popularity, especially around the well-known Jiading Chenghuang Temple, might contribute to the pollution. The temple sees constant foot traffic, which, along with incense burning, may negatively impact the local air quality. Additionally, some residents have been observed engaging in illegal burning of offerings along green spaces and riverbanks, further exacerbating the pollution levels.
Local authorities are addressing this issue by conducting awareness campaigns and implementing stricter monitoring during special festivals or high-pollution periods.
Source: 新闻坊
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