Danjiang Bridge Officially Opens, Chen Shih-Kai: Taiwan's New Landmark
The Danjiang Bridge officially opened, and Minister of Transportation Chen Shih-Kai announced that it will become an important landmark for New Taipei City and Taiwan. He also drove a classic car across the bridge with the construction team to express his gratitude.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hung-Kuo, New Taipei, 12th) Minister of Transportation Chen Shih-Kai today presided over the unveiling of the Danjiang Bridge management center and a prayer ceremony for its opening. He personally drove engineering personnel across the bridge to thank the construction team for their efforts, emphasizing that the Danjiang Bridge will be an important landmark and tourist attraction for Taiwan, and a major event for New Taipei City.
Chen Shih-Kai presided over the pre-opening prayer event for the Danjiang Bridge this morning, and then the unveiling ceremony for the bridge management center. When interviewed by the media, he stated that today is a great event for New Taipei citizens and people across Taiwan. The Danjiang Bridge officially opened at 11:30 AM, and people will welcome a more convenient Danjiang Bridge.
When asked about the estimated future traffic volume, Chen Shih-Kai stated that it is currently difficult to predict, as expectations for the Danjiang Bridge are very high, and many people will likely want to drive, ride, or stroll across the bridge.
He stated that the Danjiang Bridge will not only be a new landmark for New Taipei City but also an important landmark and tourist attraction for Taiwan. He has already instructed the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to coordinate with the New Taipei City Tourism and Travel Department to jointly work on and plan for the tourism development of the North Coast.
Chen Shih-Kai then personally drove and led several classic cars across the bridge and back, completing the opening ceremony. Chen Shih-Kai stated that he personally drove the engineering personnel across the bridge to thank them for their years of hard work.
Jian Chun-Ping, president of the Taiwan Classic Car Association, told the Central News Agency that he also drove his own Yulon "Bluebird" classic car today, calling on fellow classic car enthusiasts to participate in the Danjiang Bridge opening and celebrate together. (Edited by Li Heng-Shan) 1150512
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hung-Kuo, New Taipei, 12th) Minister of Transportation Chen Shih-Kai today presided over the unveiling of the Danjiang Bridge management center and a prayer ceremony for its opening. He personally drove engineering personnel across the bridge to thank the construction team for their efforts, emphasizing that the Danjiang Bridge will be an important landmark and tourist attraction for Taiwan, and a major event for New Taipei City.
Chen Shih-Kai presided over the pre-opening prayer event for the Danjiang Bridge this morning, and then the unveiling ceremony for the bridge management center. When interviewed by the media, he stated that today is a great event for New Taipei citizens and people across Taiwan. The Danjiang Bridge officially opened at 11:30 AM, and people will welcome a more convenient Danjiang Bridge.
When asked about the estimated future traffic volume, Chen Shih-Kai stated that it is currently difficult to predict, as expectations for the Danjiang Bridge are very high, and many people will likely want to drive, ride, or stroll across the bridge.
He stated that the Danjiang Bridge will not only be a new landmark for New Taipei City but also an important landmark and tourist attraction for Taiwan. He has already instructed the Tourism Administration of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications to coordinate with the New Taipei City Tourism and Travel Department to jointly work on and plan for the tourism development of the North Coast.
Chen Shih-Kai then personally drove and led several classic cars across the bridge and back, completing the opening ceremony. Chen Shih-Kai stated that he personally drove the engineering personnel across the bridge to thank them for their years of hard work.
Jian Chun-Ping, president of the Taiwan Classic Car Association, told the Central News Agency that he also drove his own Yulon "Bluebird" classic car today, calling on fellow classic car enthusiasts to participate in the Danjiang Bridge opening and celebrate together. (Edited by Li Heng-Shan) 1150512
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