Four expressways in Shanghai were closed Monday because of
continuing heavy snowfalls in the past three days, according to the
local authority.
There are no signs of re-opening the four expressways, which
link the neighboring Zhejiang and Jiangsu Provinces with Shanghai.
A further six expressways are now open after successful snow
clearance operations.
The local government has sent teams to clear snow on the closed
expressways.
Snow hit Shanghai for the third day on Monday, bringing traffic
to a stop and delaying many flights.
The China Meteorological Administration said the cold snap
showed no signs of lifting and issued a red alert warning of snow
storms in some central and eastern areas, including around
Shanghai.
Cargo ships docked at Shanghai's Baoshan Port were also delayed
by snow.
(Xinhua News Agency January 28, 2008)