This photo of Guangzhou's Dongfengxi Road was taken in the early 1980s. [Photo/southcn.com]

This 1994 photo shows the renovation of Guangzhou's Jiefang Road. [Photo/southcn.com]

An early 1980s view of Jiangnan Avenue in Haizhu district, Guangzhou. [Photo/southcn.com]

This photo taken in 1964 shows the first overpass for urban roads in China -- the Dabei Overpass. [Photo/southcn.com] 

A photo taken in 1987 shows tens of thousands of Guangzhou residents who have flocked to the Renmin Road Overpass to admire the great project. [Photo/southcn.com]

Guangzhou locals swarm Xihu Road for a light show. [Photo/southcn.com]