Labor Day Holiday First Day: 9 National Freeway Sections Prone to Congestion in the Morning
On the first day of the Labor Day holiday, 9 sections of Taiwan's national freeways are expected to experience congestion in the morning. The Freeway Bureau advises southbound travelers on western national freeways to depart after noon, and those on National Freeway 5 southbound to depart after 5 PM.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Ciao-wen, Taipei, 1st) The Freeway Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, predicts that on the first day of the Labor Day holiday today, 9 sections of national freeways will be prone to congestion in the morning, including National Freeway 1 Southbound viaduct Airport System-Yangmei Interchange, and National Freeway 5 Southbound Nangang System-Toucheng. It is advised that southbound travelers on western national freeways depart after noon, and those on National Freeway 5 southbound depart after 5 PM.
The Labor Day holiday runs from today until the 3rd. The Freeway Bureau issued a press release stating that from 0:00 to 5:00 in the morning, traffic volume was 1.75 times the average annual weekday traffic. Currently, only National Freeway 1 Southbound Hukou to Hsinchu, and National Freeway 3 Northbound Muzha to Nangang System sections are experiencing heavy traffic, while other national freeway sections are generally normal. It is estimated that today's traffic volume will be 1.2 times the average annual weekday traffic.
According to the Freeway Bureau's forecast, key congested sections in the morning include National Freeway 1 Southbound viaduct Airport System-Yangmei Interchange, Yangmei-Toufen, Changhua System-Puyan System, and Northbound Yuanshan-Dahua System; National Freeway 3 Southbound Zhonghe-Guanxi, Kuaiguan-Wufeng, Caotun-Mingjian; National Freeway 5 Southbound Nangang System-Toucheng; and National Freeway 10 Eastbound Dingjin System-Yanchao System.
The Freeway Bureau advises southbound travelers on western national freeways to depart after 12 PM, and those on National Freeway 5 southbound to depart after 5 PM.
Regarding national freeway traffic control measures, these include closing southbound ramps at National Freeway 5 Shiding and Pinglin from 0:00 to 12:00, and National Freeway 1 Pingjhen System and Puyan System from 5:00 to 12:00. A single toll rate is applied, with an additional 20% discount on the single toll rate for National Freeway 3 Hsinchu System to Yanchao System. There is also a toll-free period from 0:00 to 5:00, shoulder lane opening, alternative routes, and ramp metering.
In addition, the Freeway Bureau stated that in cooperation with the Directorate General of Highways, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, in addition to daily road condition forecasts (real-time traffic conditions, traffic predictions, control measures, driving recommendations), it will increase publicity for provincial road and expressway diversion information (control measures, congestion predictions, national highway bus preferential measures). This inter-agency cooperation integrates traffic information to enhance public travel convenience and safety.
The Freeway Bureau urges the public to inspect their vehicles and get enough rest before traveling. When driving, drivers must fasten their seatbelts and hold the steering wheel, and not overly rely on assisted driving systems, always paying attention to dynamic conditions ahead. Furthermore, as some areas may experience rain, drivers are reminded to turn on headlights, appropriately slow down and increase distance from the vehicle ahead, avoid arbitrary lane changes, and drive carefully. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 1150501
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Ciao-wen, Taipei, 1st) The Freeway Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, predicts that on the first day of the Labor Day holiday today, 9 sections of national freeways will be prone to congestion in the morning, including National Freeway 1 Southbound viaduct Airport System-Yangmei Interchange, and National Freeway 5 Southbound Nangang System-Toucheng. It is advised that southbound travelers on western national freeways depart after noon, and those on National Freeway 5 southbound depart after 5 PM.
The Labor Day holiday runs from today until the 3rd. The Freeway Bureau issued a press release stating that from 0:00 to 5:00 in the morning, traffic volume was 1.75 times the average annual weekday traffic. Currently, only National Freeway 1 Southbound Hukou to Hsinchu, and National Freeway 3 Northbound Muzha to Nangang System sections are experiencing heavy traffic, while other national freeway sections are generally normal. It is estimated that today's traffic volume will be 1.2 times the average annual weekday traffic.
According to the Freeway Bureau's forecast, key congested sections in the morning include National Freeway 1 Southbound viaduct Airport System-Yangmei Interchange, Yangmei-Toufen, Changhua System-Puyan System, and Northbound Yuanshan-Dahua System; National Freeway 3 Southbound Zhonghe-Guanxi, Kuaiguan-Wufeng, Caotun-Mingjian; National Freeway 5 Southbound Nangang System-Toucheng; and National Freeway 10 Eastbound Dingjin System-Yanchao System.
The Freeway Bureau advises southbound travelers on western national freeways to depart after 12 PM, and those on National Freeway 5 southbound to depart after 5 PM.
Regarding national freeway traffic control measures, these include closing southbound ramps at National Freeway 5 Shiding and Pinglin from 0:00 to 12:00, and National Freeway 1 Pingjhen System and Puyan System from 5:00 to 12:00. A single toll rate is applied, with an additional 20% discount on the single toll rate for National Freeway 3 Hsinchu System to Yanchao System. There is also a toll-free period from 0:00 to 5:00, shoulder lane opening, alternative routes, and ramp metering.
In addition, the Freeway Bureau stated that in cooperation with the Directorate General of Highways, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, in addition to daily road condition forecasts (real-time traffic conditions, traffic predictions, control measures, driving recommendations), it will increase publicity for provincial road and expressway diversion information (control measures, congestion predictions, national highway bus preferential measures). This inter-agency cooperation integrates traffic information to enhance public travel convenience and safety.
The Freeway Bureau urges the public to inspect their vehicles and get enough rest before traveling. When driving, drivers must fasten their seatbelts and hold the steering wheel, and not overly rely on assisted driving systems, always paying attention to dynamic conditions ahead. Furthermore, as some areas may experience rain, drivers are reminded to turn on headlights, appropriately slow down and increase distance from the vehicle ahead, avoid arbitrary lane changes, and drive carefully. (Editor: Li Ming-tsung) 1150501
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