Yilan Taipingshan Access Road Unstable, Park Opening Delayed to 8 AM on the 10th

(Central News Agency, reporter Shen Rufeng, Yilan County, 9th) A rockfall occurred on the upper slope at the 10.5-kilometer mark of the Yizhuanyi Line, the access road to Taipingshan National Forest Recreation Area, today, suspectedly due to continuous heavy rainfall. Although the road has been cleared for single-lane traffic, the park's opening time tomorrow will be postponed to 8 AM to ensure visitor driving safety.

The Yilan Branch of the Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency, Ministry of Agriculture, stated today that a rockfall on the upper slope occurred at the 10.5-kilometer mark of the Yizhuanyi Line at 2 PM, affecting traffic. After deploying personnel and machinery for repairs, single-lane traffic was restored at 3 PM, with two-way traffic control in effect.

The Yilan Branch pointed out that the original opening time tomorrow was 6 AM, but it will be postponed to 8 AM to ensure driving safety and slope stability. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150609