Sidewalk Collapses on Zhengzhou Road in Taipei; Railway Bureau to Conduct Grouting and Backfilling on June 11
A sidewalk on Zhengzhou Road in Taipei City collapsed on the morning of June 10, causing an electrical transformer to topple. The Railway Bureau under the Ministry of Transportation and Communications stated the location falls within the jurisdiction of the E1 and E2 bases of the Taipei Main Station Special District, for which an urban renewal tender was completed in September 2022. The Bureau announced that grouting and backfilling will be carried out on June 11 to restore safe passage as soon as possible.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Yu Xiaohan, Taipei, June 10) A sidewalk on Zhengzhou Road in Taipei City collapsed on the morning of June 10, causing an electrical transformer box above it to topple as well. An investigation revealed that the site is under the jurisdiction of the Railway Bureau and was provided to the Taipei City Government for pedestrian use. The Railway Bureau stated tonight that grouting and backfilling will be carried out tomorrow (June 11) to restore traffic as soon as possible.
Police and firefighters received a report in the morning about a toppled transformer box on Zhengzhou Road, opposite the Zhongxing Branch of Taipei City Hospital. Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) arrived at the scene and found that severe soil loss beneath the road had created a pit approximately 5 meters long and 4 meters wide, causing insufficient support for the transformer's foundation and its subsequent collapse. No power outages for residential customers occurred.
The Railway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications issued a press release today stating that the location of the road collapse is within the E1 and E2 bases of the Taipei Main Station Special District managed by the Bureau. The tender for the publicly-led urban renewal of these bases was completed in September 2022, and the site was handed over to the implementer, the "Taipei City Residential and Urban Renewal Center," which is responsible for maintenance and management.
The Railway Bureau pointed out that the collapsed sidewalk is located outside the existing fence. Before the urban renewal development tender, it had already been provided to the Taipei City Government for public use and was paved by the Taipei City Government's New Construction Office. Currently, the E1 and E2 bases have not yet started construction, so the New Construction Office continues to be responsible for the maintenance and management of the sidewalk.
The Railway Bureau mentioned that after the incident, personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene to work with relevant Taipei City Government units to understand the cause and subsequent measures. It is understood that the Sewerage Engineering Office of the Taipei City Government's Public Works Department will carry out grouting, backfilling, and sidewalk restoration work tomorrow (June 11) to restore safe passage as soon as possible.
The Railway Bureau stated that it will continue to monitor the follow-up handling by relevant units and urged the city government to prioritize the safety and rights of the public and to repair the sidewalk as quickly and thoroughly as possible. (Editor: Zhang Yajing) 1150610
Police and firefighters received a report in the morning about a toppled transformer box on Zhengzhou Road, opposite the Zhongxing Branch of Taipei City Hospital. Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) arrived at the scene and found that severe soil loss beneath the road had created a pit approximately 5 meters long and 4 meters wide, causing insufficient support for the transformer's foundation and its subsequent collapse. No power outages for residential customers occurred.
The Railway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications issued a press release today stating that the location of the road collapse is within the E1 and E2 bases of the Taipei Main Station Special District managed by the Bureau. The tender for the publicly-led urban renewal of these bases was completed in September 2022, and the site was handed over to the implementer, the "Taipei City Residential and Urban Renewal Center," which is responsible for maintenance and management.
The Railway Bureau pointed out that the collapsed sidewalk is located outside the existing fence. Before the urban renewal development tender, it had already been provided to the Taipei City Government for public use and was paved by the Taipei City Government's New Construction Office. Currently, the E1 and E2 bases have not yet started construction, so the New Construction Office continues to be responsible for the maintenance and management of the sidewalk.
The Railway Bureau mentioned that after the incident, personnel were immediately dispatched to the scene to work with relevant Taipei City Government units to understand the cause and subsequent measures. It is understood that the Sewerage Engineering Office of the Taipei City Government's Public Works Department will carry out grouting, backfilling, and sidewalk restoration work tomorrow (June 11) to restore safe passage as soon as possible.
The Railway Bureau stated that it will continue to monitor the follow-up handling by relevant units and urged the city government to prioritize the safety and rights of the public and to repair the sidewalk as quickly and thoroughly as possible. (Editor: Zhang Yajing) 1150610
FAQ
What caused the sidewalk collapse on Zhengzhou Road in Taipei?
Severe soil erosion beneath the road created a 5m by 4m cavity, causing the transformer foundation to lose support and collapse.
Who is responsible for the collapsed site?
The site is within the E1 and E2 bases of the Taipei Main Station Special District managed by the Railway Bureau.
When will the repair work be done?
The Sewerage Engineering Office of the Taipei City Government will conduct grouting and backfilling on June 11.