National Freeway 18 Sections Prone to Congestion on Day 2 of Long Weekend, National Freeway 5 Northbound May Be Congested Until Late Night
Taiwan's Freeway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced traffic volume forecasts and congestion-prone sections for the second day of the Labor Day long weekend. Traffic is expected to be 1.2 times the average weekday volume, with particular congestion anticipated on National Freeway 5 northbound from Yilan to Pinglin from afternoon until late night, prompting calls for staggered travel.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Qiaowen, Taipei, 1st) Tomorrow marks the second day of the Labor Day long weekend. The Freeway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced that the estimated national freeway traffic volume would be 107 million vehicle-kilometers, 1.2 times the average weekday volume, and listed 18 sections prone to congestion. Among these, National Freeway 5 northbound from Yilan to Pinglin might be congested from 1 PM until late night.
This year's Labor Day long weekend spans three days, with today being the first. The Freeway Bureau issued a press release stating that in the afternoon, congested sections included National Freeway 1 southbound from Hukou to Hsinchu, National Freeway 3 southbound from Hsinchu System to Xiangshan, and National Freeway 5 southbound from Nangang System to Pinglin. Other sections maintained smooth traffic flow.
As of 5 PM, according to Freeway Bureau statistics, national freeway traffic volume reached 82 million vehicle-kilometers, with an estimated total traffic volume for today of 115 million vehicle-kilometers, 1.2 times the average weekday volume, which is within expectations.
The Freeway Bureau reported that national freeways experienced multiple rear-end collisions this afternoon, including two passenger cars at National Freeway 1 southbound 97 km at 1:38 PM, one large truck and one passenger car at National Freeway 2 eastbound 19.9 km at 2:55 PM, and two passenger cars at National Freeway 1 northbound 197 km at 3:48 PM. All incidents caused vehicle backups and affected overall traffic flow.
Regarding tomorrow's national freeway traffic volume, the Freeway Bureau estimates 107 million vehicle-kilometers, 1.2 times the average weekday volume, with northbound traffic reaching 54 million vehicle-kilometers, 1.2 times the average weekday volume.
According to the Freeway Bureau's forecast for tomorrow's key congested sections, southbound (eastbound) sections include National Freeway 1 Yangmei-Hsinchu, Changhua System-Puyan System; National Freeway 3 Tucheng-Guanxi, Kuaiguan-Wufeng, Caotun-Mingjian; National Freeway 5 Nangang System-Toucheng; National Freeway 10 Dingjin System-Yanchao System.
Northbound (westbound) sections include National Freeway 1 Xiluo-Puyan System, Miaoli-Hukou, Yuanshan-Dahua System; National Freeway 3 Zhushan-Zhongxing, Caotun-Wufeng, Dashan-Xiangshan, Guanxi-Daxi; National Freeway 5 Yilan-Pinglin; National Freeway 4 Tanzi System-Fengshi; National Freeway 6 East Caotun-Wufeng System; National Freeway 10 Renwu-Zuoying End.
Based on the Freeway Bureau's traffic forecast map, National Freeway 5 northbound from Yilan to Pinglin is expected to see a surge in traffic at 1 PM tomorrow, potentially lasting until late night. National Freeway 1 northbound from Miaoli to Hukou and National Freeway 3 northbound from Guanxi to Daxi are expected to experience congestion starting at 4 PM, which may not ease until after 8 PM.
The Freeway Bureau advises westbound National Freeway southbound users to depart preferably before 6 AM or after 12 PM, and National Freeway 5 southbound users to depart before 5 AM or after 5 PM. For westbound National Freeway northbound users, it is recommended for southern regions to depart before 9 AM and central regions before 12 PM, while National Freeway 5 northbound users are advised to depart before 9 AM.
Regarding tomorrow's national freeway traffic management measures, the Freeway Bureau stated that from 5 AM to 12 PM, the Puyan System entrance of National Freeway 1 and the Shiding and Pinglin southbound entrances of National Freeway 5 will be closed. From 12 PM to 9 PM, the Huwei and Puyan System entrances of National Freeway 1 and the Xibin northbound entrance of National Freeway 3 will be closed. From 1 PM to 6 PM, National Freeway 5 northbound entrances at Su'ao, Luodong, Yilan, and Toucheng will implement high-occupancy vehicle control. Other measures include a single toll rate, an 80% discount for National Freeway 3 from Hsinchu System to Yanchao System, free tolls from 0 AM to 5 AM, open shoulders, alternative routes, and ramp metering. (Editor: Hsieh Yachu) 1150501
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Qiaowen, Taipei, 1st) Tomorrow marks the second day of the Labor Day long weekend. The Freeway Bureau of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications announced that the estimated national freeway traffic volume would be 107 million vehicle-kilometers, 1.2 times the average weekday volume, and listed 18 sections prone to congestion. Among these, National Freeway 5 northbound from Yilan to Pinglin might be congested from 1 PM until late night.
This year's Labor Day long weekend spans three days, with today being the first. The Freeway Bureau issued a press release stating that in the afternoon, congested sections included National Freeway 1 southbound from Hukou to Hsinchu, National Freeway 3 southbound from Hsinchu System to Xiangshan, and National Freeway 5 southbound from Nangang System to Pinglin. Other sections maintained smooth traffic flow.
As of 5 PM, according to Freeway Bureau statistics, national freeway traffic volume reached 82 million vehicle-kilometers, with an estimated total traffic volume for today of 115 million vehicle-kilometers, 1.2 times the average weekday volume, which is within expectations.
The Freeway Bureau reported that national freeways experienced multiple rear-end collisions this afternoon, including two passenger cars at National Freeway 1 southbound 97 km at 1:38 PM, one large truck and one passenger car at National Freeway 2 eastbound 19.9 km at 2:55 PM, and two passenger cars at National Freeway 1 northbound 197 km at 3:48 PM. All incidents caused vehicle backups and affected overall traffic flow.
Regarding tomorrow's national freeway traffic volume, the Freeway Bureau estimates 107 million vehicle-kilometers, 1.2 times the average weekday volume, with northbound traffic reaching 54 million vehicle-kilometers, 1.2 times the average weekday volume.
According to the Freeway Bureau's forecast for tomorrow's key congested sections, southbound (eastbound) sections include National Freeway 1 Yangmei-Hsinchu, Changhua System-Puyan System; National Freeway 3 Tucheng-Guanxi, Kuaiguan-Wufeng, Caotun-Mingjian; National Freeway 5 Nangang System-Toucheng; National Freeway 10 Dingjin System-Yanchao System.
Northbound (westbound) sections include National Freeway 1 Xiluo-Puyan System, Miaoli-Hukou, Yuanshan-Dahua System; National Freeway 3 Zhushan-Zhongxing, Caotun-Wufeng, Dashan-Xiangshan, Guanxi-Daxi; National Freeway 5 Yilan-Pinglin; National Freeway 4 Tanzi System-Fengshi; National Freeway 6 East Caotun-Wufeng System; National Freeway 10 Renwu-Zuoying End.
Based on the Freeway Bureau's traffic forecast map, National Freeway 5 northbound from Yilan to Pinglin is expected to see a surge in traffic at 1 PM tomorrow, potentially lasting until late night. National Freeway 1 northbound from Miaoli to Hukou and National Freeway 3 northbound from Guanxi to Daxi are expected to experience congestion starting at 4 PM, which may not ease until after 8 PM.
The Freeway Bureau advises westbound National Freeway southbound users to depart preferably before 6 AM or after 12 PM, and National Freeway 5 southbound users to depart before 5 AM or after 5 PM. For westbound National Freeway northbound users, it is recommended for southern regions to depart before 9 AM and central regions before 12 PM, while National Freeway 5 northbound users are advised to depart before 9 AM.
Regarding tomorrow's national freeway traffic management measures, the Freeway Bureau stated that from 5 AM to 12 PM, the Puyan System entrance of National Freeway 1 and the Shiding and Pinglin southbound entrances of National Freeway 5 will be closed. From 12 PM to 9 PM, the Huwei and Puyan System entrances of National Freeway 1 and the Xibin northbound entrance of National Freeway 3 will be closed. From 1 PM to 6 PM, National Freeway 5 northbound entrances at Su'ao, Luodong, Yilan, and Toucheng will implement high-occupancy vehicle control. Other measures include a single toll rate, an 80% discount for National Freeway 3 from Hsinchu System to Yanchao System, free tolls from 0 AM to 5 AM, open shoulders, alternative routes, and ramp metering. (Editor: Hsieh Yachu) 1150501
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