Danjiang Bridge Exceeds Traffic Relief Target One Month After Opening, Diverting 40% of Guandu Bridge Traffic

(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hong-guo, New Taipei, June 15) One month after the opening of the Danjiang Bridge, statistics from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Highway Bureau show a significant reduction in traffic volume on the Guandu Bridge, reaching 40%. This exceeds the original goal of a 30% reduction, with initial estimates suggesting commuters save approximately 25 to 30 minutes on their journey—demonstrating considerable benefits.

To assess the tangible improvements in traffic conditions one month after the Danjiang Bridge opened, the Legislative Yuan's Transportation Committee convened today at Bali District Office to review specific traffic data and improvements at the Danshui and Bali ends, as well as on the bridge itself. The meeting was chaired by Kuomintang legislator Hung Meng-kai and Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Yen-po.

During the meeting, presentations were delivered by agencies including the Highway Bureau and New Taipei City Traffic Bureau. According to Highway Bureau statistics, one month after the Danjiang Bridge opened, traffic patterns along the Guandu Bridge and Danshui corridor were analyzed. Traffic volume on Provincial Highway No. 2 between Guandu Bridge and Danshui showed a 47% decrease in the direction toward Taipei, dropping from approximately 36,000 vehicles per day to 19,000. In the direction toward Danshui, traffic decreased by about 44%, from around 37,000 vehicles daily to 20,500.

The Highway Bureau stated that the opening of the Danjiang Bridge has reduced traffic on the Guandu Bridge by 40%, surpassing the original 30% reduction target. Initial estimates suggest commuters save approximately 25 to 30 minutes on their travel time.

The Highway Bureau also noted that overall traffic flow on the Danjiang Bridge has stabilized and normalized, with a growing trend of weekend traffic (from Friday to Sunday) for sunset viewing.

Hung Meng-kai expressed pride in the Danjiang Bridge as a local achievement, praising its dual role in traffic relief and tourism. However, he emphasized that temporary portable toilets are no longer sufficient and urged the Ministry of Transportation to fund and locate permanent public restrooms, which would then be maintained by the New Taipei City Government to better serve tourists. Representatives from the Highway Bureau and Bali District Office immediately agreed to conduct a site inspection and proceed accordingly. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150615

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