National Freeway 12 Sections Prone to Congestion in the Afternoon; National Freeway 5 Northbound May Be Congested Until Late Night
Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation and Communications' National Freeway Bureau announced that 12 sections of national freeways are expected to experience severe traffic congestion in the afternoon of May 2nd, the second day of the Labor Day holiday. National Freeway 5 Northbound, in particular, may remain congested until late at night, and users are urged to check real-time traffic information.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Ciao-wen, Taipei, 2nd) Today marks the second day of the Labor Day holiday. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications' National Freeway Bureau stated that 12 sections, including National Freeway 1 Northbound Xiluo-Puyan System and National Freeway 5 Northbound Yilan-Pinglin, are expected to experience congestion in the afternoon. National Freeway 5 Northbound may remain congested until late at night.
The Labor Day holiday lasts for three days, with today being the second day. The National Freeway Bureau issued a press release stating that as of 11 AM, the total traffic volume on national freeways was 30.9 million vehicle-kilometers. The estimated traffic volume for today is 107 million vehicle-kilometers, which is 1.2 times the average weekday annual volume, remaining within the expected traffic flow range.
In the morning, congested sections on national freeways primarily included National Freeway 1 Northbound Donghu-Xizhi and National Freeway 1 Elevated Northbound Tiding-Xizhi End. Other sections maintained smooth traffic flow.
The National Freeway Bureau stated that traffic accidents occurred on national freeways this morning, including a three-car rear-end collision at 9:31 AM on National Freeway 3 Northbound at 323.9 km, a two-car rear-end collision at 10:10 AM on National Freeway 1 Northbound at 351 km, and a two-car rear-end collision at 10:13 AM on National Freeway 1 Elevated Southbound at 69.7 km. All these incidents caused vehicle backups and affected overall traffic flow.
According to real-time national freeway conditions, as of 12:30 PM, only a few sections, such as National Freeway 5 Southbound Nangang System-Shiding, had speeds below 40 km/h.
The National Freeway Bureau announced key congested sections predicted for the afternoon, including National Freeway 1 Northbound Xiluo-Puyan System, Miaoli-Hukou, Yuanshan-Dahua System; National Freeway 3 Northbound Zhushan-Zhongxing, Caotun-Wufeng, Dashan-Xiangshan, Guansi-Daxi; National Freeway 5 Southbound Nangang System-Toucheng, Northbound Yilan-Pinglin; National Freeway 4 Westbound Tanzi System-Fengshi; National Freeway 6 Westbound Dongcaotun-Wufeng System; National Freeway 10 Westbound Renwu-Zuoying End, among other sections.
According to the National Freeway Bureau's traffic forecast, congestion on National Freeway 1 Northbound Miaoli to Hukou and National Freeway 3 Northbound Guansi to Daxi is expected to start at 4 PM and may gradually ease after 8 PM. As for National Freeway 5 Northbound Yilan-Pinglin, traffic is expected to build up from 1 PM and may remain congested until late at night.
The National Freeway Bureau advises road users to utilize the Freeway 1968 website and App and listen to the Police Broadcasting Service while driving to stay updated on real-time traffic conditions, avoiding congested sections and times. (Edited by Li Heng-shan) 1150502
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Ciao-wen, Taipei, 2nd) Today marks the second day of the Labor Day holiday. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications' National Freeway Bureau stated that 12 sections, including National Freeway 1 Northbound Xiluo-Puyan System and National Freeway 5 Northbound Yilan-Pinglin, are expected to experience congestion in the afternoon. National Freeway 5 Northbound may remain congested until late at night.
The Labor Day holiday lasts for three days, with today being the second day. The National Freeway Bureau issued a press release stating that as of 11 AM, the total traffic volume on national freeways was 30.9 million vehicle-kilometers. The estimated traffic volume for today is 107 million vehicle-kilometers, which is 1.2 times the average weekday annual volume, remaining within the expected traffic flow range.
In the morning, congested sections on national freeways primarily included National Freeway 1 Northbound Donghu-Xizhi and National Freeway 1 Elevated Northbound Tiding-Xizhi End. Other sections maintained smooth traffic flow.
The National Freeway Bureau stated that traffic accidents occurred on national freeways this morning, including a three-car rear-end collision at 9:31 AM on National Freeway 3 Northbound at 323.9 km, a two-car rear-end collision at 10:10 AM on National Freeway 1 Northbound at 351 km, and a two-car rear-end collision at 10:13 AM on National Freeway 1 Elevated Southbound at 69.7 km. All these incidents caused vehicle backups and affected overall traffic flow.
According to real-time national freeway conditions, as of 12:30 PM, only a few sections, such as National Freeway 5 Southbound Nangang System-Shiding, had speeds below 40 km/h.
The National Freeway Bureau announced key congested sections predicted for the afternoon, including National Freeway 1 Northbound Xiluo-Puyan System, Miaoli-Hukou, Yuanshan-Dahua System; National Freeway 3 Northbound Zhushan-Zhongxing, Caotun-Wufeng, Dashan-Xiangshan, Guansi-Daxi; National Freeway 5 Southbound Nangang System-Toucheng, Northbound Yilan-Pinglin; National Freeway 4 Westbound Tanzi System-Fengshi; National Freeway 6 Westbound Dongcaotun-Wufeng System; National Freeway 10 Westbound Renwu-Zuoying End, among other sections.
According to the National Freeway Bureau's traffic forecast, congestion on National Freeway 1 Northbound Miaoli to Hukou and National Freeway 3 Northbound Guansi to Daxi is expected to start at 4 PM and may gradually ease after 8 PM. As for National Freeway 5 Northbound Yilan-Pinglin, traffic is expected to build up from 1 PM and may remain congested until late at night.
The National Freeway Bureau advises road users to utilize the Freeway 1968 website and App and listen to the Police Broadcasting Service while driving to stay updated on real-time traffic conditions, avoiding congested sections and times. (Edited by Li Heng-shan) 1150502
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