Danjiang Bridge Opening Ceremony: President Says Unity and Cooperation Will Lead to a Better Future
At the Danjiang Bridge opening ceremony, President Lai Ching-te emphasized the achievement of central and local cooperation, stating that the bridge will be Taiwan's pride and another international calling card. He stressed that with unity and cooperation, Taiwan's future will undoubtedly be better.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei, New Taipei, 9th) The Ministry of Transportation and Communications today held the opening ceremony gala for the Danjiang Bridge. President Lai Ching-te stated in his speech that in the future, Provincial Highway 61 will become Taiwan's third north-south expressway due to the Danjiang Bridge. The Danjiang Bridge is Taiwan's pride and will also be another international calling card for Taiwan. With unity and cooperation, the Danjiang Bridge can be completed, and "with our unity and cooperation, Taiwan's future will undoubtedly be better."
The Directorate General of Highways, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, held the "Gratitude and Beautiful Night" Danjiang Bridge opening ceremony gala tonight. The main stage was set up on the bridge. President Lai, accompanied by Premier Cho Jung-tai, New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih, and Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Shih-kai, entered the main stage from the Bali side of the bridge around 7 PM. The organizers also set up a large screen on the Tamsui side of the Danjiang Bridge, attracting many people to watch the live broadcast on the bridge and participate in the event.
The President stated in his speech that he was honored to have made a correct and crucial decision with then-Executive Yuan Secretary-General Cho Jung-tai when he served as Premier, which allowed the Danjiang Bridge to be successfully completed. He also thanked former Presidents Ma Ying-jeou and Tsai Ing-wen, as well as former Premiers Cho Jung-tai, Chen Chien-jen, Su Tseng-chang, "Premier Lai Ching-te," and the Premiers during former President Ma's tenure.
The President said that while cross-ministerial cooperation from the central government was a reason for success, the strong assistance from local governments was also an indispensable element. He specifically named the Hou Yu-ih team, who also attended today, and the years of petitions and advocacy from local residents as indispensable reasons for the construction of the Danjiang Bridge; he also thanked the meritorious engineering staff sitting on both sides of the main stage, who were key to the successful completion of this bridge.
Regarding the completion of the Danjiang Bridge, the President said it possesses several world firsts. First, it was designed by "Queen of Curves" architect Zaha Hadid, with inspiration drawn from the Tamsui River scenery, Tamsui sunset, and the graceful movements of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre. In the future, whether viewed from land, river mouth, or sky, the Danjiang Bridge will not be seen merely as a structure, but as a beautiful "work of art."
Secondly, the President stated, it is the world's longest single-tower asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, with a main span of 920 meters, and its sheer volume is undoubtedly the largest in the world. It is conceivable that the engineering was also the most difficult. He thanked RSEA Engineering for bravely undertaking it, and everyone involved in the project for their dedication, investing their efforts beyond their own capabilities in the construction of this bridge, especially since there were no precedents to follow or experienced people to seek assistance from, constantly surpassing themselves and breaking through challenges.
Regarding the traffic function of the Danjiang Bridge, the President said that locally, it solves traffic problems in Tamsui and Bali, reducing traffic volume on Guandu Bridge by 30% and on Provincial Highway 2 Luzhu section by 17%; it also plays a very significant role in regional traffic, because through the Danjiang Bridge, it connects to Provincial Highway 61. In the future, whether going from Tamsui or Bali to Taipei Port, Taoyuan Airport, or even the greater Taipei metropolitan area, it will be easy and very convenient.
The President emphasized that Cho Jung-tai is actively working to connect the currently unconnected sections of Provincial Highway 61, such as the Hsinchu Xiangshan section of Provincial Highway 61, which is currently not connected, and the section in Tainan blocked by the Zengwen River. Once the Xiangshan section and the Tainan cross-Zengwen River bridge are completed, the traffic function of the Danjiang Bridge will not only be local and regional but also for all of Taiwan, and Provincial Highway 61 will become Taiwan's third north-south expressway because of the Danjiang Bridge.
The President pointed out that the Danjiang Bridge is Taiwan's pride, will be another landmark for Taiwan in the future, and will also be another international calling card for Taiwan. It is everyone's glory and pride; the country continues to progress, and he very much hopes that all people nationwide, because of the construction of the Danjiang Bridge, can realize that Taiwan can earn international respect. "With our unity and cooperation, the Danjiang Bridge can be completed," and "with our unity and cooperation, Taiwan's future will undoubtedly be better." (Edited by Lin Ke-lun, Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150509
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Shu-wei, New Taipei, 9th) The Ministry of Transportation and Communications today held the opening ceremony gala for the Danjiang Bridge. President Lai Ching-te stated in his speech that in the future, Provincial Highway 61 will become Taiwan's third north-south expressway due to the Danjiang Bridge. The Danjiang Bridge is Taiwan's pride and will also be another international calling card for Taiwan. With unity and cooperation, the Danjiang Bridge can be completed, and "with our unity and cooperation, Taiwan's future will undoubtedly be better."
The Directorate General of Highways, Ministry of Transportation and Communications, held the "Gratitude and Beautiful Night" Danjiang Bridge opening ceremony gala tonight. The main stage was set up on the bridge. President Lai, accompanied by Premier Cho Jung-tai, New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih, and Minister of Transportation and Communications Chen Shih-kai, entered the main stage from the Bali side of the bridge around 7 PM. The organizers also set up a large screen on the Tamsui side of the Danjiang Bridge, attracting many people to watch the live broadcast on the bridge and participate in the event.
The President stated in his speech that he was honored to have made a correct and crucial decision with then-Executive Yuan Secretary-General Cho Jung-tai when he served as Premier, which allowed the Danjiang Bridge to be successfully completed. He also thanked former Presidents Ma Ying-jeou and Tsai Ing-wen, as well as former Premiers Cho Jung-tai, Chen Chien-jen, Su Tseng-chang, "Premier Lai Ching-te," and the Premiers during former President Ma's tenure.
The President said that while cross-ministerial cooperation from the central government was a reason for success, the strong assistance from local governments was also an indispensable element. He specifically named the Hou Yu-ih team, who also attended today, and the years of petitions and advocacy from local residents as indispensable reasons for the construction of the Danjiang Bridge; he also thanked the meritorious engineering staff sitting on both sides of the main stage, who were key to the successful completion of this bridge.
Regarding the completion of the Danjiang Bridge, the President said it possesses several world firsts. First, it was designed by "Queen of Curves" architect Zaha Hadid, with inspiration drawn from the Tamsui River scenery, Tamsui sunset, and the graceful movements of Cloud Gate Dance Theatre. In the future, whether viewed from land, river mouth, or sky, the Danjiang Bridge will not be seen merely as a structure, but as a beautiful "work of art."
Secondly, the President stated, it is the world's longest single-tower asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, with a main span of 920 meters, and its sheer volume is undoubtedly the largest in the world. It is conceivable that the engineering was also the most difficult. He thanked RSEA Engineering for bravely undertaking it, and everyone involved in the project for their dedication, investing their efforts beyond their own capabilities in the construction of this bridge, especially since there were no precedents to follow or experienced people to seek assistance from, constantly surpassing themselves and breaking through challenges.
Regarding the traffic function of the Danjiang Bridge, the President said that locally, it solves traffic problems in Tamsui and Bali, reducing traffic volume on Guandu Bridge by 30% and on Provincial Highway 2 Luzhu section by 17%; it also plays a very significant role in regional traffic, because through the Danjiang Bridge, it connects to Provincial Highway 61. In the future, whether going from Tamsui or Bali to Taipei Port, Taoyuan Airport, or even the greater Taipei metropolitan area, it will be easy and very convenient.
The President emphasized that Cho Jung-tai is actively working to connect the currently unconnected sections of Provincial Highway 61, such as the Hsinchu Xiangshan section of Provincial Highway 61, which is currently not connected, and the section in Tainan blocked by the Zengwen River. Once the Xiangshan section and the Tainan cross-Zengwen River bridge are completed, the traffic function of the Danjiang Bridge will not only be local and regional but also for all of Taiwan, and Provincial Highway 61 will become Taiwan's third north-south expressway because of the Danjiang Bridge.
The President pointed out that the Danjiang Bridge is Taiwan's pride, will be another landmark for Taiwan in the future, and will also be another international calling card for Taiwan. It is everyone's glory and pride; the country continues to progress, and he very much hopes that all people nationwide, because of the construction of the Danjiang Bridge, can realize that Taiwan can earn international respect. "With our unity and cooperation, the Danjiang Bridge can be completed," and "with our unity and cooperation, Taiwan's future will undoubtedly be better." (Edited by Lin Ke-lun, Yang Kai-hsiang) 1150509
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