Danjiang Bridge attracts crowds on its first weekend; drivers say the view makes traffic bearable.
The Danjiang Bridge saw its first weekend of heavy traffic after opening. While congestion occurred, visitors appreciated the scenery, though concerns about pedestrian and cyclist safety were raised.
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Today is the first weekend after the opening of the Danjiang Bridge, and many people have visited the bridge for tourism. Traffic towards Tamsui was slightly heavy this afternoon, and some drivers said that although they were stuck in traffic, they could enjoy the beautiful scenery, so they did not feel bored. Some also pointed out that the mixing of pedestrians and bicycles on the bridge is dangerous.
A Central News Agency reporter went to the Danjiang Bridge this afternoon for on-site observation. Traffic volume on the main bridge span towards Tamsui was relatively high this afternoon, with slow speeds, while traffic towards Bali was smooth. Many people were also cycling or walking on the bridge, stopping from time to time to enjoy the scenery and taking photos with the bridge using selfie sticks.
Mr. Chu, who lives in Xindian, said he specially came with friends to cycle on the bridge today. Although it was windy on the bridge and he could feel the bridge shaking from time to time, the field of view was wide, and he could enjoy the distant Datun Mountain while riding. He said he would take the opportunity to drive on the Danjiang Bridge in the future. In the future, traveling to and from Tamsui will not just be about the Guandu Bridge; there will be an extra route to change the taste, and the journey will no longer be monotonous.
However, some citizens reflected that the boundary between the sidewalk and the bike lane on the bridge is not clear, and the mixing of people and vehicles is still dangerous and requires extra care.
A car driver named Chen said this was his first time driving from the Bali end to the bridge. He was stuck in traffic on the bridge towards Tamsui for more than ten minutes, but he could enjoy the scenery on the bridge, so he did not feel bored.
New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih went to inspect the Danshui River Golden Riverside Gate improvement project this afternoon and stated that since the opening of the Danjiang Bridge, New Taipei City has established a command and response center, monitoring traffic conditions every day, and has dispatched police and volunteers to command at important intersections in the surrounding area. Today is the first weekend since the opening of the Danjiang Bridge, and New Taipei City will have a comprehensive grasp of the situation.
Lin Chao-hsien, a specialist commissioner of the New Taipei City Transportation Bureau, told a Central News Agency reporter in a telephone interview that the advance command center has dispatched signal teams to wait and monitor traffic flow in the Bali and Tamsui ends from morning to afternoon. If there is congestion or backing up, signal timing will be adjusted immediately. If there is a signal malfunction, the team will handle it immediately. Police are also on site to control and guide traffic, and the traffic control center monitors traffic conditions 24 hours a day.
Lin Chao-hsien said that today is the first weekend after the opening, coupled with good weather, it is estimated that a large number of tourist cars and people will pour in. Usually, 4 or 5 personnel are stationed to monitor, and today the supervisor also specially came to sit and command. According to observation, the traffic flow on the main bridge span towards Tamsui was higher in the morning because people might go to Sanzhi or the North Coast for outings. The traffic flow towards Bali in the afternoon will be greater.
The Luzhou Police Precinct of New Taipei City stated that it is estimated that a large number of people will pour into the Danjiang Bridge today and tomorrow. The police plan 5 police officers to strengthen guidance at surrounding intersections during morning and afternoon peak hours, and at the same time, walk on the sidewalks on the bridge to increase visibility and prepare to handle emergencies. In addition, it is reminded that large heavy goods vehicles over 15 tons are prohibited from using the bridge from 12 noon to 9 pm on holidays, and violators will be fined.
A Central News Agency reporter went to the Danjiang Bridge this afternoon for on-site observation. Traffic volume on the main bridge span towards Tamsui was relatively high this afternoon, with slow speeds, while traffic towards Bali was smooth. Many people were also cycling or walking on the bridge, stopping from time to time to enjoy the scenery and taking photos with the bridge using selfie sticks.
Mr. Chu, who lives in Xindian, said he specially came with friends to cycle on the bridge today. Although it was windy on the bridge and he could feel the bridge shaking from time to time, the field of view was wide, and he could enjoy the distant Datun Mountain while riding. He said he would take the opportunity to drive on the Danjiang Bridge in the future. In the future, traveling to and from Tamsui will not just be about the Guandu Bridge; there will be an extra route to change the taste, and the journey will no longer be monotonous.
However, some citizens reflected that the boundary between the sidewalk and the bike lane on the bridge is not clear, and the mixing of people and vehicles is still dangerous and requires extra care.
A car driver named Chen said this was his first time driving from the Bali end to the bridge. He was stuck in traffic on the bridge towards Tamsui for more than ten minutes, but he could enjoy the scenery on the bridge, so he did not feel bored.
New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih went to inspect the Danshui River Golden Riverside Gate improvement project this afternoon and stated that since the opening of the Danjiang Bridge, New Taipei City has established a command and response center, monitoring traffic conditions every day, and has dispatched police and volunteers to command at important intersections in the surrounding area. Today is the first weekend since the opening of the Danjiang Bridge, and New Taipei City will have a comprehensive grasp of the situation.
Lin Chao-hsien, a specialist commissioner of the New Taipei City Transportation Bureau, told a Central News Agency reporter in a telephone interview that the advance command center has dispatched signal teams to wait and monitor traffic flow in the Bali and Tamsui ends from morning to afternoon. If there is congestion or backing up, signal timing will be adjusted immediately. If there is a signal malfunction, the team will handle it immediately. Police are also on site to control and guide traffic, and the traffic control center monitors traffic conditions 24 hours a day.
Lin Chao-hsien said that today is the first weekend after the opening, coupled with good weather, it is estimated that a large number of tourist cars and people will pour in. Usually, 4 or 5 personnel are stationed to monitor, and today the supervisor also specially came to sit and command. According to observation, the traffic flow on the main bridge span towards Tamsui was higher in the morning because people might go to Sanzhi or the North Coast for outings. The traffic flow towards Bali in the afternoon will be greater.
The Luzhou Police Precinct of New Taipei City stated that it is estimated that a large number of people will pour into the Danjiang Bridge today and tomorrow. The police plan 5 police officers to strengthen guidance at surrounding intersections during morning and afternoon peak hours, and at the same time, walk on the sidewalks on the bridge to increase visibility and prepare to handle emergencies. In addition, it is reminded that large heavy goods vehicles over 15 tons are prohibited from using the bridge from 12 noon to 9 pm on holidays, and violators will be fined.