Provincial Highway 9 Su’ao to Dong’ao section was officially opened to traffic on February 5th, 2018. To inspect and verify management methods after the opening, and to strengthen the rescue capability of the management unit and the joint defense unit, the General Directorate of Highways The District Four Maintenance Office is scheduled to conduct drills on Provincial Highway 9 on July 9 and 10 from 10:00am to 13:00pm. The simulated situation is "a major accident in the tunnel causing a fire and a large number of injuries. The drills are to enhance the handling ability and familiarity of responders by measuring the differences in size, scale, and carrying capacity, and verifying the evacuation strategy through traffic management operations outside the area. In order to conduct this drill, Provincial Highway 9 from Su’ao to Dong'ao will be temporarily closed from 10:00am to 13:00pm on July 9th and 10th. Motorists travelling from Su’ao to Hualien will need to alter route to Provincial Highway 9D (Old Su-hua Highway). Please cooperate with the on-site traffic control. After the drill is completed, the road will immediately be open to traffic. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Traffic Control Dates: July 9th to July 10th
Traffic Control Schedule: 10am to 13pm
Notice from Directorate General of Highways: Please pay attention for own safety. In the event of an earthquake or a week after heavy rains, please do not enter the mountain road. Plan ahead before your trip. Have a safe and pleasant journey!
Road Repair Unit: Directorate General of Highways, MOTC, The fourth Maintenance, contact TEL: 03-9982161-2
Nan’ao Maintenance Office contact telephone: 03-9962683
News Posted by Taroko N. P. Headquarters