The Xinhua Road Tunnel in Shanghai has recently become popular on social media, attracting influencers and amateur photographers seeking moody, cinematic shots reminiscent of Wong Kar-wai films. But the viral trend has triggered safety concerns and a swift response from local authorities.
照片中,打卡者在新华路隧道两侧应急人行通道中,全然不顾边上驶过相距不到半米的车辆。
更有人选择坐在应急人行通道上,双脚踏入机动车道内。
Despite explicit signs prohibiting pedestrian access and non-motorized vehicles, numerous online posts show individuals posing in the tunnel's narrow emergency walkways, with some even sitting with their feet stretched into active traffic lanes as vehicles whiz by just half a meter away.
The posts yield a flood of location-tagged tutorials, encouraging nighttime visits and even organizing group photoshoots. Many of these posts focus on the tunnel's unique aesthetic but fail to mention the clear legal and safety restrictions in place.
According to Shanghai Public Security Bureau's Changning branch, local traffic authorities have launched a targeted enforcement campaign against pedestrians who violate traffic signs by entering the Xinhua Road Tunnel for photoshoots.