The expressway connects Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan province, and the famous scenic area of Yuntai Mountain (Yuntaishan).

[1] The S87 Zhengzhou–Yuntaishan Expressway starts at Guangwu Interchange (intersecting with G30 and G3001) in Guangwu Town, Xingyang, Zhengzhou.

It runs north as a six-lane expressway, crossing the Yellow River at Taohuayu Yellow River Bridge.

After intersecting with G5512 in Wuzhi County, it heads north as a four-lane expressway, and then intersects G3511 in Xiuwu County.

The expressway continues north and ends at Henan Provincial Highway S307, close to Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area.