Exploration of paths related to green highway planning and design based on the whole life cycle

Abstract

In recent years, highways, as an important infrastructure in the field of transportation, have played a significant role in economic development, people's travel and other aspects. However, with the expansion of scale and the increase of operation mileage, the conflict between highway and environment is also becoming increasingly serious. In order to implement China's ecological civilization construction concept, the whole life cycle of the green highway has gradually turned into an industry-oriented, including energy-saving and environmentally friendly projects such as the Tarim Desert Highway. This paper will start from the current situation of green highways. Based on the green concept, it will cover three phases: preliminary planning, construction and implementation, as well as operation and maintenance. Through aspects like the case route design, material selection, and construction technology, it aims to explore the high - quality development path for the whole - life cycle of green highways and enhance planning and design. From the dimensions of material, management, and infrastructure, it synergistically boosts highway transformation. Meanwhile, it provides reference for its high-quality development.