National Freeway 11 Sections Prone to Congestion on Holiday's Last Day; National Freeway 5 Northbound Traffic Expected to Emerge in the Morning
Taiwan's National Freeway Bureau predicts significant traffic congestion on the last day of the Labor Day holiday, with northbound traffic on National Freeway 5 (Yilan to Pinglin) expected to surge from 10 AM. Several sections of National Freeways 1 and 3 are also anticipated to experience severe congestion from the afternoon. Drivers are advised to depart early to avoid delays.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Qiao-wen, Taipei, 2nd) Tomorrow is the last day of the Labor Day holiday. The National Freeway Bureau (NFB) estimates that the total traffic volume on national freeways will reach 110 million vehicle-kilometers, with northbound traffic reaching 60 million vehicle-kilometers, which is 1.3 times the weekday annual average. It is predicted that 11 sections will be prone to congestion, with National Freeway 5 from Yilan to Pinglin possibly seeing northbound traffic surge from 10 AM.
The Labor Day holiday runs from May 1st to 3rd. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications National Freeway Bureau issued a press release stating that today, the second day of the holiday, congested sections on national freeways in the afternoon included National Freeway 1 northbound from Zhubei to Hukou and National Freeway 5 southbound from Nangang System to Pinglin. Other sections were generally normal. As of 5 PM, the traffic volume on national freeways was 71 million vehicle-kilometers, and the estimated traffic volume for today is 107 million vehicle-kilometers, which is 1.2 times the weekday annual average, still within the expected range.
The NFB pointed out that the estimated traffic volume for national freeways tomorrow is 110 million vehicle-kilometers, 1.2 times the weekday annual average, with northbound traffic reaching 60 million vehicle-kilometers, 1.3 times the weekday annual average.
The NFB also announced the key congested sections predicted for tomorrow, including National Freeway 1 northbound from Xiluo to Puyang System, Nantun to Houli, Miaoli to Hukou; National Freeway 3 northbound from Zhushan to Zhongxing, Caotun to Wufeng, Dashan to Xiangshan, Guansi to Daxi; National Freeway 5 northbound from Yilan to Pinglin; National Freeway 4 westbound from Tanzi System to Fengshi; National Freeway 6 westbound from Dongcaotun to Wufeng System; National Freeway 10 westbound from Renwu to Zuoying End, and other sections.
The NFB stated that for westbound national freeway northbound users, it is recommended for those in the southern region to depart before 9 AM, and those in the central region before 12 PM. For National Freeway 5 northbound users, it is recommended to depart before 9 AM to save valuable time.
According to the NFB's road condition forecast map, northbound traffic on National Freeway 5 from Yilan to Pinglin is expected to surge from 10 AM tomorrow, while National Freeway 1 northbound from Miaoli to Hukou and National Freeway 3 northbound from Guansi to Daxi are estimated to start experiencing congestion from 3 PM, with these sections possibly not easing until after 9 PM.
Regarding traffic diversion measures for national freeways tomorrow, the NFB stated that these include closing the northbound entrances of National Freeway 1 Hukou and Puyang System from 12 PM to 9 PM; high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) control at National Freeway 5 Suao, Luodong, Yilan, and Toucheng northbound entrances from 1 PM to 6 PM; a single toll rate with an 80% discount for National Freeway 3 from Hsinchu System to Yanchao System; no tolls from 0 AM to 5 AM; opening of shoulders; alternative routes; and ramp metering. (Editor: Zhang Ming-kun) 1150502
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Qiao-wen, Taipei, 2nd) Tomorrow is the last day of the Labor Day holiday. The National Freeway Bureau (NFB) estimates that the total traffic volume on national freeways will reach 110 million vehicle-kilometers, with northbound traffic reaching 60 million vehicle-kilometers, which is 1.3 times the weekday annual average. It is predicted that 11 sections will be prone to congestion, with National Freeway 5 from Yilan to Pinglin possibly seeing northbound traffic surge from 10 AM.
The Labor Day holiday runs from May 1st to 3rd. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications National Freeway Bureau issued a press release stating that today, the second day of the holiday, congested sections on national freeways in the afternoon included National Freeway 1 northbound from Zhubei to Hukou and National Freeway 5 southbound from Nangang System to Pinglin. Other sections were generally normal. As of 5 PM, the traffic volume on national freeways was 71 million vehicle-kilometers, and the estimated traffic volume for today is 107 million vehicle-kilometers, which is 1.2 times the weekday annual average, still within the expected range.
The NFB pointed out that the estimated traffic volume for national freeways tomorrow is 110 million vehicle-kilometers, 1.2 times the weekday annual average, with northbound traffic reaching 60 million vehicle-kilometers, 1.3 times the weekday annual average.
The NFB also announced the key congested sections predicted for tomorrow, including National Freeway 1 northbound from Xiluo to Puyang System, Nantun to Houli, Miaoli to Hukou; National Freeway 3 northbound from Zhushan to Zhongxing, Caotun to Wufeng, Dashan to Xiangshan, Guansi to Daxi; National Freeway 5 northbound from Yilan to Pinglin; National Freeway 4 westbound from Tanzi System to Fengshi; National Freeway 6 westbound from Dongcaotun to Wufeng System; National Freeway 10 westbound from Renwu to Zuoying End, and other sections.
The NFB stated that for westbound national freeway northbound users, it is recommended for those in the southern region to depart before 9 AM, and those in the central region before 12 PM. For National Freeway 5 northbound users, it is recommended to depart before 9 AM to save valuable time.
According to the NFB's road condition forecast map, northbound traffic on National Freeway 5 from Yilan to Pinglin is expected to surge from 10 AM tomorrow, while National Freeway 1 northbound from Miaoli to Hukou and National Freeway 3 northbound from Guansi to Daxi are estimated to start experiencing congestion from 3 PM, with these sections possibly not easing until after 9 PM.
Regarding traffic diversion measures for national freeways tomorrow, the NFB stated that these include closing the northbound entrances of National Freeway 1 Hukou and Puyang System from 12 PM to 9 PM; high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) control at National Freeway 5 Suao, Luodong, Yilan, and Toucheng northbound entrances from 1 PM to 6 PM; a single toll rate with an 80% discount for National Freeway 3 from Hsinchu System to Yanchao System; no tolls from 0 AM to 5 AM; opening of shoulders; alternative routes; and ramp metering. (Editor: Zhang Ming-kun) 1150502
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