Taipei City Plans Double-Leaf Pedestrian Cable-Stayed Bridge in Maokong, Estimated to Start Construction in Feb 2027
To address pedestrian and vehicle traffic conflicts in the Maokong tourist area, the Taipei City Government plans to build a double-leaf pedestrian cable-stayed bridge connecting the Maokong Gondola Station and Tianen Temple. The NT$400 million project is expected to begin in February 2027.
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Liu Chien-Pang, Taipei, 23rd) Considering that Maokong is a major tourist attraction often plagued by pedestrian and vehicle traffic conflicts, the Taipei City Government plans to construct a pedestrian cable-stayed bridge with a double-leaf design spanning from the Maokong Gondola Station to Tianen Temple. The Public Works Department reported at a city council committee meeting today that construction is estimated to begin in February 2027 (Republic Era 116).
The Public Works Committee of the Taipei City Council held a meeting, with the Public Works Department and other units attending to report. During his report, Public Works Department Commissioner Huang I-Ping mentioned future key plans, which included the construction project for a pedestrian crossing bridge in the Maokong area.
According to the Public Works Department's report, the main access roads for Maokong are Lane 38 and Lane 40 of Zhinan Road Section 3. These are mountainous road sections with widths of only about 6 to 8 meters, and parking space within the area is insufficient. Illegal roadside parking is severe on these sections, leaving almost no dedicated pedestrian space. Conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles are frequent, and the winding roads negatively impact the recreational experience in Maokong. Therefore, the plan is to build a pedestrian crossing bridge between the Maokong Gondola Station and Tianen Temple.
The report noted that this pedestrian bridge will be a cable-stayed bridge featuring a double-leaf design. Once completed, it will connect the Maokong Gondola Station with attractions near the Tea Promotion Center, creating pedestrian-friendly walking routes that separate people from vehicles. In the future, it will be integrated into the "Three-Mao Plan 2.0" as a special attraction to promote local tourism marketing. It is estimated to commence construction in February 2027 and be completed and opened in 2029 (118).
KMT Taipei City Councilor Lee Po-Yi pointed out during his interpolation that 95% of the extended development area for this project is private land, meaning expropriation is the key issue. He expressed hope that if the city government decides to build the pedestrian bridge, it should start construction as soon as possible, execute it perfectly, and make it a new landmark in Maokong.
The Geotechnical Engineering Office of Taipei City provided data after the meeting, stating that the plan envisions a single pedestrian crossing bridge at the Maokong Gondola Station. The total length will be 391 meters, and the exterior will adopt a double-leaf cable-stayed bridge design, consisting of a 190-meter cable-stayed bridge, a 55.35-meter trestle bridge, and a 137.5-meter steel pipe girder bridge.
The Geotechnical Engineering Office stated that the total project cost is estimated at NT$400 million. The expected benefits upon completion include providing a friendly passage environment for pedestrians and offering facilities like a skywalk to avoid pedestrian-vehicle conflicts. It also aims to elevate the quality of tourism in Maokong, connect regional hiking trail networks, and integrate industrial culture with nearby attractions, hoping to extend visitors' stay time and promote local industry and economic development. (Editor: Li Shu-Hua) 1150423
The Public Works Committee of the Taipei City Council held a meeting, with the Public Works Department and other units attending to report. During his report, Public Works Department Commissioner Huang I-Ping mentioned future key plans, which included the construction project for a pedestrian crossing bridge in the Maokong area.
According to the Public Works Department's report, the main access roads for Maokong are Lane 38 and Lane 40 of Zhinan Road Section 3. These are mountainous road sections with widths of only about 6 to 8 meters, and parking space within the area is insufficient. Illegal roadside parking is severe on these sections, leaving almost no dedicated pedestrian space. Conflicts between pedestrians and vehicles are frequent, and the winding roads negatively impact the recreational experience in Maokong. Therefore, the plan is to build a pedestrian crossing bridge between the Maokong Gondola Station and Tianen Temple.
The report noted that this pedestrian bridge will be a cable-stayed bridge featuring a double-leaf design. Once completed, it will connect the Maokong Gondola Station with attractions near the Tea Promotion Center, creating pedestrian-friendly walking routes that separate people from vehicles. In the future, it will be integrated into the "Three-Mao Plan 2.0" as a special attraction to promote local tourism marketing. It is estimated to commence construction in February 2027 and be completed and opened in 2029 (118).
KMT Taipei City Councilor Lee Po-Yi pointed out during his interpolation that 95% of the extended development area for this project is private land, meaning expropriation is the key issue. He expressed hope that if the city government decides to build the pedestrian bridge, it should start construction as soon as possible, execute it perfectly, and make it a new landmark in Maokong.
The Geotechnical Engineering Office of Taipei City provided data after the meeting, stating that the plan envisions a single pedestrian crossing bridge at the Maokong Gondola Station. The total length will be 391 meters, and the exterior will adopt a double-leaf cable-stayed bridge design, consisting of a 190-meter cable-stayed bridge, a 55.35-meter trestle bridge, and a 137.5-meter steel pipe girder bridge.
The Geotechnical Engineering Office stated that the total project cost is estimated at NT$400 million. The expected benefits upon completion include providing a friendly passage environment for pedestrians and offering facilities like a skywalk to avoid pedestrian-vehicle conflicts. It also aims to elevate the quality of tourism in Maokong, connect regional hiking trail networks, and integrate industrial culture with nearby attractions, hoping to extend visitors' stay time and promote local industry and economic development. (Editor: Li Shu-Hua) 1150423