Danjiang Bridge Still Expected to be Congested on 17th; Highway Bureau Urges Using Guandu Bridge and Checking Traffic Before Travel
Heavy traffic jams occurred on the newly opened Danjiang Bridge during its first weekend. The Highway Bureau predicts congestion will continue tomorrow, the 17th, and urges drivers to use the Guandu Bridge as a detour and to check road conditions before traveling.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei, 16th - Reporter Huang Chiao-wen) The Danjiang Bridge experienced heavy traffic on its first weekend after opening, with congestion starting at the Tamsui end this morning. At its peak, the traffic jam stretched for 5 kilometers. The Highway Bureau initiated diversion measures and predicts high traffic volume tomorrow, advising drivers to take the Guandu Bridge and check road conditions beforehand.
The Danjiang Bridge, which officially opened on May 12, welcomed its first weekend holiday today. Due to the sunny weather, it attracted a large number of people, resulting in a surge of pedestrians and vehicles.
The Northern Region Maintenance Engineering Branch of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Highway Bureau issued a press release stating that traffic began to build up at 10 a.m. today, with congestion at the Tamsui end. At the peak, the traffic jam was 5 kilometers long. Diversion and alternative route advisories were immediately activated, with collaboration from the New Taipei City Transportation Bureau and the Tamsui and Luzhou Precincts of the Police Department for guidance and traffic control. Although the traffic jam eased, another wave of traffic emerged at 3 p.m. for sunset viewing. The Northern Branch and the police are currently continuing their diversion and control efforts.
The Highway Bureau's Northern Branch stated that tomorrow is Sunday and the weather forecast is good, so traffic volume around the Danjiang Bridge is expected to be similar to today. To avoid traffic jams affecting travel plans, road users are advised to make more use of the Guandu Bridge, where traffic was smooth today. The public is also urged to check road conditions before going out and to avoid congested sections and times as much as possible. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150516
The Danjiang Bridge, which officially opened on May 12, welcomed its first weekend holiday today. Due to the sunny weather, it attracted a large number of people, resulting in a surge of pedestrians and vehicles.
The Northern Region Maintenance Engineering Branch of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications' Highway Bureau issued a press release stating that traffic began to build up at 10 a.m. today, with congestion at the Tamsui end. At the peak, the traffic jam was 5 kilometers long. Diversion and alternative route advisories were immediately activated, with collaboration from the New Taipei City Transportation Bureau and the Tamsui and Luzhou Precincts of the Police Department for guidance and traffic control. Although the traffic jam eased, another wave of traffic emerged at 3 p.m. for sunset viewing. The Northern Branch and the police are currently continuing their diversion and control efforts.
The Highway Bureau's Northern Branch stated that tomorrow is Sunday and the weather forecast is good, so traffic volume around the Danjiang Bridge is expected to be similar to today. To avoid traffic jams affecting travel plans, road users are advised to make more use of the Guandu Bridge, where traffic was smooth today. The public is also urged to check road conditions before going out and to avoid congested sections and times as much as possible. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150516