Danjiang Bridge Diverts Traffic, Public Praises Noticeable Commute Time Savings
The newly opened Danjiang Bridge is effectively diverting traffic, with many citizens experiencing significant reductions in their commute times. The New Taipei City Government stated it will continue to monitor and adjust traffic conditions 24/7 until the end of May.
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- 📰 Published: May 14, 2026 at 18:40
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(CNA, Reporters Huang Hsu-sheng, Tsao Ya-yen, New Taipei, 14th) After the opening of the Danjiang Bridge, some members of the public shared that their travel time between Xinzhuang and Tamsui has been significantly shortened. The New Taipei City Government stated today that the Danjiang Bridge is indeed effectively alleviating traffic flow and that they will continue to monitor and adjust traffic signals 24 hours a day until the end of May to ensure smooth road conditions.
Following the opening of the Danjiang Bridge, many netizens have shared their commuting experiences on social media. One person said that driving from Xinzhuang via Provincial Highway 64, then transferring to Provincial Highway 61 and crossing the Danjiang Bridge to Fisherman's Wharf, took only about 20 minutes. 'This bridge is truly a milestone in Taiwan's transportation history,' they said, adding that future trips to the North Coast and Tamsui will save a lot of time.
Another person thanked the government on social media for building the Danjiang Bridge, which has eliminated the feeling of despair for Tamsui residents commuting on rainy days. They mentioned that this morning, commuting from the Danjiang Bridge to work in Xinzhuang, which used to take at least 1.5 hours on a rainy day, only took 40 minutes today. 'I arrived at the office before I even finished my makeup.'
Lin Chao-hsien, a specialist at the New Taipei City Government's Transportation Bureau, told CNA in a phone interview that travel time in the Tamsui area varies depending on the destination, the route taken, and whether it is during peak traffic hours. As the Danjiang Bridge has just opened, drivers and commuters are still testing and choosing the most suitable routes for themselves, so traffic flow may still vary slightly in the coming days.
In particular, if one is simply traveling from New Taipei's urban area to Fisherman's Wharf via Provincial Highways 64, 61, and the Danjiang Bridge, time is indeed saved. However, tourists and office workers must also account for the travel time on surface roads within Tamsui's downtown and the X市镇 residential area.
Lin Chao-hsien said that according to monitoring data, the traffic flow on the Danjiang Bridge yesterday was half of what it was on the opening day, the 12th, presumably because the initial 'novelty' had worn off. However, since the Danjiang Bridge serves as a tourist corridor and a transportation link between Tamsui and Taoyuan Airport, the city government will closely monitor traffic flow during holidays and collect relevant data for regional traffic management planning.
Lin Chao-hsien said that traffic flow in downtown Tamsui remained stable today. However, at certain times on Minquan Road in Tamsui and at the head of the Guandu Bridge, there were still localized slowdowns and vehicle queues due to merging traffic from ramps. As for the traffic flow from the Danjiang Bridge via Provincial Highway 64, it was heaviest between 1 PM and 3 PM in the afternoon.
The New Taipei City Government stated that an advance monitoring center has been set up at the office of the New Taipei Metro's Tamsui Light Rail. Through real-time video surveillance, big data analysis of road conditions and travel speeds, etc., they maintain a 24-hour comprehensive grasp of the traffic situation on the Danjiang Bridge.
The city government emphasized that the monitoring center is also staffed with police and engineering vehicles to repair or adjust traffic signals at any time, with police directing traffic. The important things for a bridge are safety and smoothness; otherwise, no matter how beautiful it is, it is meaningless. The advance monitoring center will continue to operate until the end of May, maintaining traffic stability at all times. (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150514
(CNA, Reporters Huang Hsu-sheng, Tsao Ya-yen, New Taipei, 14th) After the opening of the Danjiang Bridge, some members of the public shared that their travel time between Xinzhuang and Tamsui has been significantly shortened. The New Taipei City Government stated today that the Danjiang Bridge is indeed effectively alleviating traffic flow and that they will continue to monitor and adjust traffic signals 24 hours a day until the end of May to ensure smooth road conditions.
Following the opening of the Danjiang Bridge, many netizens have shared their commuting experiences on social media. One person said that driving from Xinzhuang via Provincial Highway 64, then transferring to Provincial Highway 61 and crossing the Danjiang Bridge to Fisherman's Wharf, took only about 20 minutes. 'This bridge is truly a milestone in Taiwan's transportation history,' they said, adding that future trips to the North Coast and Tamsui will save a lot of time.
Another person thanked the government on social media for building the Danjiang Bridge, which has eliminated the feeling of despair for Tamsui residents commuting on rainy days. They mentioned that this morning, commuting from the Danjiang Bridge to work in Xinzhuang, which used to take at least 1.5 hours on a rainy day, only took 40 minutes today. 'I arrived at the office before I even finished my makeup.'
Lin Chao-hsien, a specialist at the New Taipei City Government's Transportation Bureau, told CNA in a phone interview that travel time in the Tamsui area varies depending on the destination, the route taken, and whether it is during peak traffic hours. As the Danjiang Bridge has just opened, drivers and commuters are still testing and choosing the most suitable routes for themselves, so traffic flow may still vary slightly in the coming days.
In particular, if one is simply traveling from New Taipei's urban area to Fisherman's Wharf via Provincial Highways 64, 61, and the Danjiang Bridge, time is indeed saved. However, tourists and office workers must also account for the travel time on surface roads within Tamsui's downtown and the X市镇 residential area.
Lin Chao-hsien said that according to monitoring data, the traffic flow on the Danjiang Bridge yesterday was half of what it was on the opening day, the 12th, presumably because the initial 'novelty' had worn off. However, since the Danjiang Bridge serves as a tourist corridor and a transportation link between Tamsui and Taoyuan Airport, the city government will closely monitor traffic flow during holidays and collect relevant data for regional traffic management planning.
Lin Chao-hsien said that traffic flow in downtown Tamsui remained stable today. However, at certain times on Minquan Road in Tamsui and at the head of the Guandu Bridge, there were still localized slowdowns and vehicle queues due to merging traffic from ramps. As for the traffic flow from the Danjiang Bridge via Provincial Highway 64, it was heaviest between 1 PM and 3 PM in the afternoon.
The New Taipei City Government stated that an advance monitoring center has been set up at the office of the New Taipei Metro's Tamsui Light Rail. Through real-time video surveillance, big data analysis of road conditions and travel speeds, etc., they maintain a 24-hour comprehensive grasp of the traffic situation on the Danjiang Bridge.
The city government emphasized that the monitoring center is also staffed with police and engineering vehicles to repair or adjust traffic signals at any time, with police directing traffic. The important things for a bridge are safety and smoothness; otherwise, no matter how beautiful it is, it is meaningless. The advance monitoring center will continue to operate until the end of May, maintaining traffic stability at all times. (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150514