Dajia Mazu Procession Enters Changhua City on the 24th; Flexible Traffic Controls on Dapu Road
As the Dajia Mazu returning procession enters Changhua City on the 24th, police will enforce flexible traffic controls and prohibit temporary parking on Dapu Road to prevent congestion and ensure safety.
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Central News Agency (Reporter: Wu Che-hao, Changhua, 23rd) The returning procession of Dajia Mazu is expected to enter Changhua City tomorrow. Police stated that traffic congestion is highly likely when the Mazu palanquin enters Dapu Road in Changhua City. Flexible vehicle entry controls will be adopted depending on when the procession reaches the Dapu Road section and the on-site traffic conditions, to avoid traffic backlogs affecting passage.
The Taichung Dajia Jenn Lann Temple Mazu began its 9-day, 8-night pilgrimage on the evening of the 17th, started its return journey on the 21st, and will be enshrined back at the Jenn Lann Temple on the 26th. The Mazu palanquin entered Changhua County today, heading steadily north through townships like Xizhou, Pitou, and Beidou, and is expected to enter Changhua City tomorrow.
The Changhua County Police Bureau issued a press release today explaining that pedestrian sidewalks and parking line zones were newly painted on Dapu Road last year, making parked vehicles sit closer to the traffic lanes. This could hinder the procession's safe passage and potentially cause damage to parked cars due to surging crowds. Therefore, the measure prohibiting temporary parking is continued this year, with advance notices given to local merchants and residents. Officers will also be on-site during the control period to assist in advising people to move their vehicles.
Police indicated that the traffic control period will run from 0:00 tomorrow until midnight on the 25th. However, the actual periods of enforcement will be adjusted flexibly based on the procession's arrival time at Dapu Road and the real-time traffic situation, aiming to minimize congestion and prevent stalled traffic from blocking passage.
Police stated they will step up traffic guidance during the Mazu return, directing and detouring vehicles according to on-site conditions. They also remind the public to plan driving routes in advance, cooperate with police directions, and jointly ensure the smooth progress of the event and traffic safety. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150423
The Taichung Dajia Jenn Lann Temple Mazu began its 9-day, 8-night pilgrimage on the evening of the 17th, started its return journey on the 21st, and will be enshrined back at the Jenn Lann Temple on the 26th. The Mazu palanquin entered Changhua County today, heading steadily north through townships like Xizhou, Pitou, and Beidou, and is expected to enter Changhua City tomorrow.
The Changhua County Police Bureau issued a press release today explaining that pedestrian sidewalks and parking line zones were newly painted on Dapu Road last year, making parked vehicles sit closer to the traffic lanes. This could hinder the procession's safe passage and potentially cause damage to parked cars due to surging crowds. Therefore, the measure prohibiting temporary parking is continued this year, with advance notices given to local merchants and residents. Officers will also be on-site during the control period to assist in advising people to move their vehicles.
Police indicated that the traffic control period will run from 0:00 tomorrow until midnight on the 25th. However, the actual periods of enforcement will be adjusted flexibly based on the procession's arrival time at Dapu Road and the real-time traffic situation, aiming to minimize congestion and prevent stalled traffic from blocking passage.
Police stated they will step up traffic guidance during the Mazu return, directing and detouring vehicles according to on-site conditions. They also remind the public to plan driving routes in advance, cooperate with police directions, and jointly ensure the smooth progress of the event and traffic safety. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150423