Danjiang Bridge Opens: 28,000 Vehicles in First 4 Hours of Two-Way Traffic
The Danjiang Bridge opened today at 11:30 AM, recording 28,000 vehicles in two-way traffic by 3:30 PM. While initial congestion occurred on surrounding roads, smooth traffic flow was maintained through cooperation between police and the management team. As the world's longest span single-tower asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, it is anticipated to be a new landmark in Taiwan.
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Central News Agency (CNA) reported from Taipei on May 12 by Huang Qiaowen that the Danjiang Bridge officially opened to traffic at 11:30 AM today. The Highway Bureau stated that as of 3:30 PM, the cumulative two-way traffic volume reached 28,000 vehicles; of which, 7,324 vehicles traveled southbound on the express lane, 7,478 vehicles northbound, 6,843 motorcycles southbound, and 6,804 motorcycles northbound.
Connecting Tamsui and Bali districts in New Taipei City, the main bridge of Danjiang Bridge is approximately 920 meters long, with a main span of 450 meters, making it the world's longest single-tower asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge. It was designed by the internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid Architects. The main tower's design is inspired by the image of a dancer, and through a single-tower configuration, it reduces the impact on the landscape of Tamsui River estuary and sunset views, allowing the bridge to complement the Tamsui River, Guanyin Mountain, and sunset scenery.
The Danjiang Bridge on Provincial Highway 61 officially opened to traffic at 11:30 AM today, under the eager anticipation of the public. Immediately after its opening, it attracted a large number of road users, cyclists, and pedestrians eager to experience the bridge.
The Northern District Engineering Division of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Highway Bureau issued a press release stating that observing the hourly traffic volume after opening, the express lane reached 1,726 vehicles southbound and 1,762 vehicles northbound; the motorcycle lane reached 1,820 vehicles southbound and 1,806 vehicles northbound. The sudden influx of a large number of people and vehicles also led to congestion on surrounding local roads, and the main line ramps even saw backups extending to the bridge.
The Northern District Engineering Division of the Highway Bureau pointed out that with the police's proactive guidance at the first instance and the close monitoring and handling by the maintenance team, traffic flow eased in the afternoon and operated smoothly.
The Northern District Engineering Division of the Highway Bureau expressed gratitude to the Tamsui Precinct and Luzhou Precinct of the New Taipei City Police Department for their full support, round-the-clock stationing, flexible traffic light control, and enhanced guidance; as of 3:30 PM, the cumulative traffic volume on the express lane was 7,324 vehicles southbound and 7,478 vehicles northbound; on the motorcycle lane, it was 6,843 vehicles southbound and 6,804 vehicles northbound.
Furthermore, the Northern District Engineering Division of the Highway Bureau stated that the Danjiang Bridge management team will continue to patrol and monitor bridge traffic flow, transportation facilities, and surrounding road conditions, promptly responding to various unforeseen circumstances to ensure smooth traffic flow during the initial period of operation.
Since the Danjiang Bridge is part of Provincial Highway 61 Western Coastal Expressway, the Northern District Engineering Division of the Highway Bureau urged the public to drive carefully within the speed limit and proceed in order; and as the Tamsui end is the starting point of Provincial Highway 61 Expressway, they reminded drivers to strictly adhere to speed limits and gradually reduce speed when entering Tamsui urban area.
The Highway Bureau stated that it will cooperate with the police to continuously strengthen traffic monitoring and guidance, jointly maintaining traffic safety and smoothness during the initial operation period, allowing the Danjiang Bridge, a new landmark in Taiwan, to maximize its transportation benefits. (Edited by Wu Sourou) 1150512
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Connecting Tamsui and Bali districts in New Taipei City, the main bridge of Danjiang Bridge is approximately 920 meters long, with a main span of 450 meters, making it the world's longest single-tower asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge. It was designed by the internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid Architects. The main tower's design is inspired by the image of a dancer, and through a single-tower configuration, it reduces the impact on the landscape of Tamsui River estuary and sunset views, allowing the bridge to complement the Tamsui River, Guanyin Mountain, and sunset scenery.
The Danjiang Bridge on Provincial Highway 61 officially opened to traffic at 11:30 AM today, under the eager anticipation of the public. Immediately after its opening, it attracted a large number of road users, cyclists, and pedestrians eager to experience the bridge.
The Northern District Engineering Division of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Highway Bureau issued a press release stating that observing the hourly traffic volume after opening, the express lane reached 1,726 vehicles southbound and 1,762 vehicles northbound; the motorcycle lane reached 1,820 vehicles southbound and 1,806 vehicles northbound. The sudden influx of a large number of people and vehicles also led to congestion on surrounding local roads, and the main line ramps even saw backups extending to the bridge.
The Northern District Engineering Division of the Highway Bureau pointed out that with the police's proactive guidance at the first instance and the close monitoring and handling by the maintenance team, traffic flow eased in the afternoon and operated smoothly.
The Northern District Engineering Division of the Highway Bureau expressed gratitude to the Tamsui Precinct and Luzhou Precinct of the New Taipei City Police Department for their full support, round-the-clock stationing, flexible traffic light control, and enhanced guidance; as of 3:30 PM, the cumulative traffic volume on the express lane was 7,324 vehicles southbound and 7,478 vehicles northbound; on the motorcycle lane, it was 6,843 vehicles southbound and 6,804 vehicles northbound.
Furthermore, the Northern District Engineering Division of the Highway Bureau stated that the Danjiang Bridge management team will continue to patrol and monitor bridge traffic flow, transportation facilities, and surrounding road conditions, promptly responding to various unforeseen circumstances to ensure smooth traffic flow during the initial period of operation.
Since the Danjiang Bridge is part of Provincial Highway 61 Western Coastal Expressway, the Northern District Engineering Division of the Highway Bureau urged the public to drive carefully within the speed limit and proceed in order; and as the Tamsui end is the starting point of Provincial Highway 61 Expressway, they reminded drivers to strictly adhere to speed limits and gradually reduce speed when entering Tamsui urban area.
The Highway Bureau stated that it will cooperate with the police to continuously strengthen traffic monitoring and guidance, jointly maintaining traffic safety and smoothness during the initial operation period, allowing the Danjiang Bridge, a new landmark in Taiwan, to maximize its transportation benefits. (Edited by Wu Sourou) 1150512
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