Danjiang Bridge Motorcycle Lane Guardrail Questioned, Directorate General of Highways: Safety Protections Already Implemented
Public concerns were raised on social media regarding the guardrails on the Danjiang Bridge motorcycle lane, questioning their compliance with road safety standards. The Directorate General of Highways responded that some footage depicted construction and pre-opening preparation phases, and necessary safety protections have already been implemented. They will continue to observe usage after opening and make adjustments as needed.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yu Hsiao-Han, Taipei 11th) Recently, social media videos questioned whether the guardrails on the Danjiang Bridge motorcycle lane comply with road safety regulations. The Ministry of Transportation's Directorate General of Highways responded today that some of the video footage was taken during the construction and pre-opening preparation phases, and relevant safety protections have already been implemented. They will continue to observe the usage after the bridge opens and make adjustments and improvements as needed.
The Danjiang Bridge is set to open tomorrow. Videos from Facebook page "Fourth Dimension" and Threads users pointed out that the guardrails along the motorcycle lane of the Danjiang Bridge are "killer guardrails." They stated that typical guardrails are W-beam type, but the Danjiang Bridge features decorative guardrails, and that "there is simply no such form of thing" in traffic engineering specifications, questioning why such a design could be used indiscriminately.
The video subtitles claimed that guardrail ends should be curved, but the Danjiang Bridge guardrails were left uncurved, acting like a "planer." Also, the screws on the lamp pole bases lacked protective nuts, and most unbelievably, there was no gradual transition covering at the joints of the concrete guardrails.
The Directorate General of Highways responded that the purpose of the guardrails along the Danjiang Bridge motorcycle lane is to guide traffic, separate spaces, and enhance traffic safety. This differs from the anti-collision guardrails used for high-speed automobile traffic on expressways in terms of applicable users, design functions, and protection requirements, thus they should not be used as a comparison standard.
The Directorate General of Highways pointed out that current regulations for general motorcycle lane guardrail types and heights do not specify a single fixed type or consistent standard like expressway vehicle anti-collision guardrails. They should still be installed based on a comprehensive review of road function, lane configuration, site conditions, traffic safety requirements, and design drawings. The Danjiang Bridge guardrails were constructed according to design drawings and site conditions, and relevant safety preparations have been completed.
Regarding the unfinished guardrail sections, the Directorate General of Highways stated that the guardrails were still under construction when the video was filmed. Subsequently, the joints between the guardrails and concrete guardrails have been gradually connected and finished according to site conditions, enhancing the safety and smoothness for road users passing through that area.
The Directorate General of Highways also noted that the nuts on the lamp poles and base protections have been covered as per regulations to reduce potential risks to road users from exposed components.
The Directorate General of Highways stated that some of the video footage likely belongs to the construction and pre-opening preparation phases, and not the final completed state. They will continue to observe usage after the bridge opens and make dynamic adjustments and improvements as needed. (Edited by Chen Ching-Fang) 1150511
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(Central News Agency reporter Yu Hsiao-Han, Taipei 11th) Recently, social media videos questioned whether the guardrails on the Danjiang Bridge motorcycle lane comply with road safety regulations. The Ministry of Transportation's Directorate General of Highways responded today that some of the video footage was taken during the construction and pre-opening preparation phases, and relevant safety protections have already been implemented. They will continue to observe the usage after the bridge opens and make adjustments and improvements as needed.
The Danjiang Bridge is set to open tomorrow. Videos from Facebook page "Fourth Dimension" and Threads users pointed out that the guardrails along the motorcycle lane of the Danjiang Bridge are "killer guardrails." They stated that typical guardrails are W-beam type, but the Danjiang Bridge features decorative guardrails, and that "there is simply no such form of thing" in traffic engineering specifications, questioning why such a design could be used indiscriminately.
The video subtitles claimed that guardrail ends should be curved, but the Danjiang Bridge guardrails were left uncurved, acting like a "planer." Also, the screws on the lamp pole bases lacked protective nuts, and most unbelievably, there was no gradual transition covering at the joints of the concrete guardrails.
The Directorate General of Highways responded that the purpose of the guardrails along the Danjiang Bridge motorcycle lane is to guide traffic, separate spaces, and enhance traffic safety. This differs from the anti-collision guardrails used for high-speed automobile traffic on expressways in terms of applicable users, design functions, and protection requirements, thus they should not be used as a comparison standard.
The Directorate General of Highways pointed out that current regulations for general motorcycle lane guardrail types and heights do not specify a single fixed type or consistent standard like expressway vehicle anti-collision guardrails. They should still be installed based on a comprehensive review of road function, lane configuration, site conditions, traffic safety requirements, and design drawings. The Danjiang Bridge guardrails were constructed according to design drawings and site conditions, and relevant safety preparations have been completed.
Regarding the unfinished guardrail sections, the Directorate General of Highways stated that the guardrails were still under construction when the video was filmed. Subsequently, the joints between the guardrails and concrete guardrails have been gradually connected and finished according to site conditions, enhancing the safety and smoothness for road users passing through that area.
The Directorate General of Highways also noted that the nuts on the lamp poles and base protections have been covered as per regulations to reduce potential risks to road users from exposed components.
The Directorate General of Highways stated that some of the video footage likely belongs to the construction and pre-opening preparation phases, and not the final completed state. They will continue to observe usage after the bridge opens and make dynamic adjustments and improvements as needed. (Edited by Chen Ching-Fang) 1150511
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