Work has started on roads near the new innovation hub for Chinese and Israeli high-tech companies to improve traffic and the environment.

The first phase of the China-Israel Innovation Hub in Putuo District is part of a national partnership between the two countries. The work on four roads and a major thoroughfare is scheduled to be completed on March 10. 

Greenbelts are being created along Dunhuang, Qilianshan, Wuwei E., Yongdeng and Zhennan roads. Further improvements are planned to expand vehicle lanes and move overhead cables underground. Sidewalks around the hub will be paved with granite.