When are the traffic diversion measures planned for the opening of Hanshin International Shopping Plaza?

The Taichung City Fifth Precinct has planned these measures for April 10, 11, and 12.

What technology is being used by the police to observe traffic flow around the mall?

The police are using drones to observe the traffic flow around the shopping plaza.

Under what conditions will the north, south, and multi-story parking entrances be closed?

They will close when the parking lot reaches 90% capacity or when inbound traffic backs up significantly.

What types of vehicles are allowed to enter sequentially when the parking entrances are closed?

Only motorcycles will be allowed to enter sequentially when the vehicle parking entrances are closed.

What messages are displayed on the signs set up by the Traffic Bureau?

The Traffic Bureau has set up four signs that display the message 'No Queuing to Avoid Fines'.

Taichung Hanshin International Opens, Traffic Diversion Implemented Similar to Shin Kong Mitsukoshi When Parking is Full

Published Apr 10, 2026 6:09 PM ・ Updated Jun 18, 2026 1:21 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

The Hanshin International Shopping Plaza in Taichung has opened, attracting large crowds. The Taichung City Police Department has planned traffic control measures for April 10-12, deploying personnel and volunteers to manage traffic and guide vehicles. Real-time parking information is displayed, and a 'full parking diversion' mechanism is activated to direct cars to nearby parking.

Hanshin International Shopping Plaza opened today, attracting a large number of people. The Taichung City Fifth Precinct has planned traffic diversion measures for April 10, 11, and 12. Police and volunteer traffic controllers will be deployed at intersections such as Huanzhong Road and Fengle 1st Street, Huanzhong Road and Siping Road, Huanzhong Road and Chongde Road, Chongde Road and Chongde 19th Road, and Chongde 19th Road and Siping Road to strengthen guidance.

The Traffic Bureau has set up four 'No Queuing to Avoid Fines' signs and uses CMS to display real-time parking lot full information, guiding drivers to park in surrounding lots or street parking spaces. Police use drones to observe traffic flow, and the diversion mechanism will be flexibly activated based on parking lot utilization and traffic conditions.

When the mall's parking lot or multi-story parking garage reaches 90% capacity, or when inbound traffic backs up significantly to surrounding main intersections, the north, south, and multi-story parking entrances will be closed, prohibiting vehicles from queuing to enter. Only motorcycles will be allowed to enter sequentially. Mall security guards will hold 'Parking Lot Full' signs to remind the public. Vehicles will be guided to drive on roads such as Chongde 19th Road, Fengle 1st Street, and Changping East 6th and 7th Roads. The diversion will be lifted based on traffic recovery. (Editor: Li Shuhua) 1150410

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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Taichung Hanshin International Opens, Traffic Diversion Implemented Similar to Shin Kong Mitsukoshi When Parking is Full

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