Jinzhong city in North China’s Shanxi province will carry out 108 urban construction projects regarding people’s livelihood in 2018.

The news was announced at a groundbreaking ceremony held in Jinzhong on April 28.

The urban construction projects involve six categories. The total investment is estimated to be around 83.2 billion yuan ($13.10 billion), hitting a new investment volume record.

By the end of March, 90 percent of the projects had entered the periods of bidding and construction preparation.

A groundbreaking ceremony for urban construction projects of Jinzhong city is held on April 28. [Photo/people.cn]

Urban construction project director (L) introduces project process for government officials of Jinzhong city on April 28. [Photo/people.cn]

Construction workers attend a groundbreaking ceremony for urban construction projects of Jinzhong city held on April 28. [Photo/people.cn]