Provincial Highway 8 construction traffic control info
Provincial Highway 8 traffic control information due to road construction from Ning’an Bridge to Xibao section
Traffic controls are in effect for the safety of road users as a result of Highway Slope Stabilization Work.
Traffic Control Period: November 1st – November 30th, 2018 (No traffic controls on weekend and public holidays)
1. Provincial Highway 8 at 159.6km (Xibao Section)
Traffic Control Schedule: 07:30am - 17:30pm
Passage time: hourly on the half past for 10 minutes (eg: 8:30-8:40, 9:30-9:40,..)
2. Provincial Highway 8 at 162km - 168km (Xibao – Tianxiang Section)
Traffic Control Period: November 15 to December 31
Traffic Control Schedule: 8:00am - 17:00pm
Passage time: Not predetermined - accessibility depends on construction conditions. Passage will be controlled by traffic lights. The road will be open to traffic one direction at a time for both directions.
3. Provincial Highway 8 at 169.7km (Tianxiang Section)
Traffic Control Schedule: 08:00am - 17:00pm
Passage time: Not predetermined - accessibility depends on construction conditions.
4. Provincial Highway 8 at 172.7km (Cimu Bridge Section)
Traffic Control Schedule: 08:00am - 17:00pm
Passage time: hourly on the hour for 10 minutes (eg: 8:00-8:10, 9:00-9:10, 10:00-10:10...)
5. Provincial Highway 8 at 182.5km (Ning’an Bridge Section)
Traffic Control Schedule: 08:00am - 17:00pm
Passage time: Not predetermined - accessibility depends on construction conditions.
The above construction sites will have NO traffic controls on weekends and public holidays.
Visitors who are planning to visit Taroko gorge (Taroko – Tianxiang 19 kilometer section) will be affected by the above traffic control #4 through #5.
Visitors who are heading to Taichung or Puli, Nantou via Provincial Highway 14A(Jia) will be affected by the above #1-5 traffic controls. (from both directions)
Please obey the construction zone traffic control personnels’ indications and pass quickly. Please pay attention for own safety. In the event of an earthquake or up to 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, The District Four Maintenance Office TEL: 03-9962683 & Taroko Maintenance Office, Taroko Maintenance Office: Chief: Mr. Chang, Yu-Bo, Contact TEL: 03-8610775
News issued by Directorate General of Highways, MOTC, The District Four Maintenance Office & Taroko Maintenance Office
News Posted by Taroko National Park Headquarters