Danjiang Bridge Motorcycle Lane Sparks Discussion; Highway Bureau: Meets Standards, Will Review and Optimize
The Danjiang Bridge is set to open on May 12. Concerns over the narrow 2.5-meter motorcycle lane prompted the Highway Bureau to state it meets design regulations while announcing a safety consultation panel of experts to optimize guidance before opening.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Chiao-wen, Taipei, 19th) The Danjiang Bridge will open to traffic on May 12. Some people have raised concerns that the motorcycle lane is too narrow, fearing it could easily cause chain-reaction collision accidents in the event of a crash. The Highway Bureau stated today that the 2.5-meter width complies with regulations, and a pre-opening safety consultation panel has been established, inviting experts and scholars to review and optimize the operations.
The Danjiang Bridge, connecting Tamsui and Bali in New Taipei City, crosses the mouth of the Tamsui River. The main bridge has a total length of about 920 meters, with a main span of 450 meters, making it the world's longest single-tower asymmetric cable-stayed bridge. Designed by the internationally renowned firm Zaha Hadid Architects, it is expected to officially open on May 12.
A series of pre-opening events for the Danjiang Bridge have recently taken place. Among them, the "Tamsui Bali: Bridge to the Future" event on April 17 attracted tens of thousands of people, allowing them to stroll and view the bridge's construction. Yesterday and today, running and cycling events were also held, giving registered participants the chance to actually experience getting on the bridge.
The Danjiang Bridge features dual-direction two-lane roads, motorcycle/slow vehicle lanes, pedestrian walkways, and bicycle lanes, while also reserving space for a future light rail system. Among these, the design of the motorcycle lane has attracted attention. Some citizens have reported that the motorcycle lane seems narrow, worrying that a minor accident could easily trigger chain collisions and even impede ambulance access. Related issues have also sparked discussions on social media platforms.
The Northern Region Branch Office of the Highway Bureau responded via text that, according to highway route design specifications, separation designs should be adopted outside the shoulder of expressways, and the minimum lane width is 2.5 meters. The Danjiang Bridge's motorcycle lane utilizes physical separation with a width of 2.5 meters, which complies with the highway route design specifications.
The Northern Region Branch Office stated that the Danjiang Bridge is part of the Provincial Highway 61 Expressway, and a separation design must be used outside the shoulder. Therefore, the bridge adopts a single-lane and dedicated path for motorcycles and bicycles.
The Northern Region Branch Office pointed out that regarding how to further optimize and guide the traffic safety of the Danjiang Bridge's future dedicated one-way motorcycle lane, the Highway Bureau has established a pre-opening safety consultation panel and invited external experts and scholars to conduct review and optimization operations. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150419
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Chiao-wen, Taipei, 19th) The Danjiang Bridge will open to traffic on May 12. Some people have raised concerns that the motorcycle lane is too narrow, fearing it could easily cause chain-reaction collision accidents in the event of a crash. The Highway Bureau stated today that the 2.5-meter width complies with regulations, and a pre-opening safety consultation panel has been established, inviting experts and scholars to review and optimize the operations.
The Danjiang Bridge, connecting Tamsui and Bali in New Taipei City, crosses the mouth of the Tamsui River. The main bridge has a total length of about 920 meters, with a main span of 450 meters, making it the world's longest single-tower asymmetric cable-stayed bridge. Designed by the internationally renowned firm Zaha Hadid Architects, it is expected to officially open on May 12.
A series of pre-opening events for the Danjiang Bridge have recently taken place. Among them, the "Tamsui Bali: Bridge to the Future" event on April 17 attracted tens of thousands of people, allowing them to stroll and view the bridge's construction. Yesterday and today, running and cycling events were also held, giving registered participants the chance to actually experience getting on the bridge.
The Danjiang Bridge features dual-direction two-lane roads, motorcycle/slow vehicle lanes, pedestrian walkways, and bicycle lanes, while also reserving space for a future light rail system. Among these, the design of the motorcycle lane has attracted attention. Some citizens have reported that the motorcycle lane seems narrow, worrying that a minor accident could easily trigger chain collisions and even impede ambulance access. Related issues have also sparked discussions on social media platforms.
The Northern Region Branch Office of the Highway Bureau responded via text that, according to highway route design specifications, separation designs should be adopted outside the shoulder of expressways, and the minimum lane width is 2.5 meters. The Danjiang Bridge's motorcycle lane utilizes physical separation with a width of 2.5 meters, which complies with the highway route design specifications.
The Northern Region Branch Office stated that the Danjiang Bridge is part of the Provincial Highway 61 Expressway, and a separation design must be used outside the shoulder. Therefore, the bridge adopts a single-lane and dedicated path for motorcycles and bicycles.
The Northern Region Branch Office pointed out that regarding how to further optimize and guide the traffic safety of the Danjiang Bridge's future dedicated one-way motorcycle lane, the Highway Bureau has established a pre-opening safety consultation panel and invited external experts and scholars to conduct review and optimization operations. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150419
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