Ministry of Transportation and Communications: Danjiang Bridge Motorcycle Lane Width is Legal, Bridge Surface Monitoring Ensures Safety
The Ministry of Transportation and Communications emphasized today that the 2.5-meter width of the Danjiang Bridge motorcycle lane complies with regulations, addressing concerns about its narrowness. After its scheduled opening on the 12th, the traffic control center will monitor bridge traffic to ensure safety and coordinate with local police and fire departments for accident response and rescue.
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(Taipei, May 7, Central News Agency reporter Lai Yu-chen) The Danjiang Bridge is scheduled to open on the 12th, but concerns have been raised about the narrowness of its motorcycle lane. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications emphasized today that the cross-sectional width of the motorcycle lane is 2.5 meters, which complies with regulations. In the future, the traffic control center will monitor bridge traffic and promptly contact local police and fire departments to clear accidents and initiate rescue, ensuring the safety of motorcyclists.
The Danjiang Bridge has overcome challenges including international bidding, seven failed bids for the main bridge section, budget adjustments, and construction processes, and is scheduled to open on the 12th. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications reported on the achievements of the Danjiang Bridge construction project at the Executive Yuan meeting this morning. Executive Yuan spokesperson Li Hui-chih relayed at the post-meeting press conference that Premier Cho Jung-tai thanked previous presidents, premiers, ministers of transportation, New Taipei City government leaders, and all participating ministries and engineering teams for building a world-class landmark for the public.
Premier Cho Jung-tai said that the Danjiang Bridge, the world's largest single-tower asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, stands at the Tamsui River estuary, serving as Taiwan's most dazzling new landmark of strength and civilization, and Taiwan's newest calling card. He asked the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to continue supervising the Directorate General of Highways and related teams to complete preparations for opening, ensuring timely, quality, and safe operation.
According to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' report, the Danjiang Bridge is the world's largest single-tower asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, with a main bridge length of 920 meters and a main tower height of 200 meters. During construction, it faced multiple challenges such as strong winds, tides, sea conditions, and high-altitude operations. The project's execution results have received dual special excellence awards from the Public Construction Golden Safety Award and Golden Quality Award. The bridge deck integrates multiple transportation functions, including expressways, reserved space for future Danhai Light Rail, buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrian spaces, making it Taiwan's first bridge to combine roads and light rail.
Regarding concerns about the narrowness of the Danjiang Bridge motorcycle lane, Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Yen-po explained at the press conference that the cross-sectional width of the Danjiang Bridge motorcycle lane is 2.5 meters, which complies with the highway route design specifications. The external claim that the motorcycle lane width is only 1.5 to 1.6 meters refers to the space within the markings, not the cross-sectional lane width recognized by engineering design specifications.
He also said that the Danjiang Bridge is equipped with a traffic control center to monitor lane usage. In case of an accident or congestion, rescue mechanisms will be promptly activated, immediately contacting local fire and police agencies, and preparing towing equipment to clear accidents at the scene.
As for public concerns about the difficulty of rescue in the motorcycle lane, Chen Yen-po said that considering the effectiveness of rescue, ambulance vehicles can use adjacent main lanes, and even utilize bicycle and pedestrian spaces to assist personnel rescue depending on the on-site situation. Overall, the Danjiang Bridge motorcycle lane complies with regulations, and the Directorate General of Highways will continue to cooperate with local authorities to ensure motorcyclists can use the motorcycle lane safely. (Edited by Wan Shu-chang) 1150507
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(Taipei, May 7, Central News Agency reporter Lai Yu-chen) The Danjiang Bridge is scheduled to open on the 12th, but concerns have been raised about the narrowness of its motorcycle lane. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications emphasized today that the cross-sectional width of the motorcycle lane is 2.5 meters, which complies with regulations. In the future, the traffic control center will monitor bridge traffic and promptly contact local police and fire departments to clear accidents and initiate rescue, ensuring the safety of motorcyclists.
The Danjiang Bridge has overcome challenges including international bidding, seven failed bids for the main bridge section, budget adjustments, and construction processes, and is scheduled to open on the 12th. The Ministry of Transportation and Communications reported on the achievements of the Danjiang Bridge construction project at the Executive Yuan meeting this morning. Executive Yuan spokesperson Li Hui-chih relayed at the post-meeting press conference that Premier Cho Jung-tai thanked previous presidents, premiers, ministers of transportation, New Taipei City government leaders, and all participating ministries and engineering teams for building a world-class landmark for the public.
Premier Cho Jung-tai said that the Danjiang Bridge, the world's largest single-tower asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, stands at the Tamsui River estuary, serving as Taiwan's most dazzling new landmark of strength and civilization, and Taiwan's newest calling card. He asked the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to continue supervising the Directorate General of Highways and related teams to complete preparations for opening, ensuring timely, quality, and safe operation.
According to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' report, the Danjiang Bridge is the world's largest single-tower asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, with a main bridge length of 920 meters and a main tower height of 200 meters. During construction, it faced multiple challenges such as strong winds, tides, sea conditions, and high-altitude operations. The project's execution results have received dual special excellence awards from the Public Construction Golden Safety Award and Golden Quality Award. The bridge deck integrates multiple transportation functions, including expressways, reserved space for future Danhai Light Rail, buses, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrian spaces, making it Taiwan's first bridge to combine roads and light rail.
Regarding concerns about the narrowness of the Danjiang Bridge motorcycle lane, Deputy Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Yen-po explained at the press conference that the cross-sectional width of the Danjiang Bridge motorcycle lane is 2.5 meters, which complies with the highway route design specifications. The external claim that the motorcycle lane width is only 1.5 to 1.6 meters refers to the space within the markings, not the cross-sectional lane width recognized by engineering design specifications.
He also said that the Danjiang Bridge is equipped with a traffic control center to monitor lane usage. In case of an accident or congestion, rescue mechanisms will be promptly activated, immediately contacting local fire and police agencies, and preparing towing equipment to clear accidents at the scene.
As for public concerns about the difficulty of rescue in the motorcycle lane, Chen Yen-po said that considering the effectiveness of rescue, ambulance vehicles can use adjacent main lanes, and even utilize bicycle and pedestrian spaces to assist personnel rescue depending on the on-site situation. Overall, the Danjiang Bridge motorcycle lane complies with regulations, and the Directorate General of Highways will continue to cooperate with local authorities to ensure motorcyclists can use the motorcycle lane safely. (Edited by Wan Shu-chang) 1150507
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