Road partially Open /Road closed Guanyuan section at 117.4 km, the Central Cross-Island Highway will be reopened at 117.4 km on November 7, 2022.
The serious landslides occurred at 117 km + 400 m (Guanyuan section) on October 16, 2022. Traffic controls will be implemented from October 17, 2022 to ensure safe passage of people and vehicles. Provincial Highway 8 is closed for repair at 117.4 km at Guanyuan Section.
Road Partially Open/Road Construction Traffic Control
Provincial Highway 8 and 14A (14 Jia) Traffic Control Information for October 2022
The Fourth Maintenance Office of the Directorate General of Highways, MOTC (Taroko Works Division) is responsible for the maintenance of road safety within Taroko National Park. There will be roadwork between 32.7 km – 41.5 km on Provincial Highway 14A (14Jia) and 110.2 km – 187.7 km on Provincial Highway 8 (Dayuling – Taroko) from October 17, 2022 –October 31, 2022.
Specifically:
1. Provincial Highway 8 at 137 km + 500 m (Ci’en - Xinbaiyang section) for the Road Damage Repair Construction Work
Traffic Control Time: 8:00 am – 18:00 pm
Control Period: October 1, 2022–October 31, 2022
Every 1 hour on the hour for 10 minutes (e.g. 08:00 – 08:10, 09:00 – 09:10, 10:00 – 10:10 etc.)
Open one direction of traffic once at a time for both direction traffic.
2. Provincial Highway 8 at 165 km – 167 km + 500 m (Wenshan - Tianxiang section) for the Road Pavement Improvement Construction Work
Traffic Control Time: 8:00 am – 17:00 pm
Control Period: October 1, 2022– October 31, 2022
Passage Time: Not predetermined - accessibility depends on checking work
Open one direction of traffic once at a time for both direction traffic.
3. Provincial Highway 8 at 172 km + 599 m (Jiuqudong Tunnel), 176 km + 050 m (Yanzikou Tunnel), 182 km + 204 m (Changchun Tunnel) for the Tunnel Emergency Telephone Installation Construction Work
Traffic Control Time: 18:00 pm – the second morning 6:00 am (Night Time)
Control Period: October 1, 2022– October 31, 2022
Passage Time: Not predetermined - accessibility depends on checking work
Open one direction of traffic once at a time for both direction traffic.
4. Provincial Highway 8 at 184 km + 700 m – 186 km + 500 m (Taroko - Kele section) for the Road Pavement Improvement Construction Work
Traffic Control Time: 8:00 am – 17:00 pm
Control Period: October 1, 2022– October 31, 2022
Passage Time: Not predetermined - accessibility depends on checking work
Open one direction of traffic once at a time for both direction traffic.
5. Road closed section: The serious rockslides occurred at 117 km + 400 m (Guanyuan section) on Provincial Highway 8. This section of road will be closed for serious landslides repair. No people or cars are allowed to pass this section of highway.
Road Closed Control Period: October 17, 2022– November 7, 2022
Affected by the circulation of Typhoon Nesat and the northeast monsoon, a landslide and mud flow occurred near the Huitouwan at 162.2 km of the Provincial Highway 8 yesterday (Oct. 16, 2022), which blocked the road and made it impossible to pass. Considering the influence of the weather and the poor visibility after dark, in order to prevent road users from being trapped in the mountain area at night, an emergency closure was implemented on the Provincial Highway 8 from Guanyuan to Tianxiang (114.6 km ~167.1 km). The emergency repair was conducted to clear the 162.2 km Huitouwan section, The road was reopened at 10:00 am today (on Oct. 17, 2022) and reopened the road section from Jinma Tunnel to Tianxiang (120.6 km ~167.1 km). In addition, due to the continued heavy rains, the 117.4 km Guanyuan disaster emergency repair road section has expanded, and the roadbed has lost about 50 meters, causing the road to be blocked again. Due to the difficulty of repair and severe landslides, it is estimated that it will be completed on November 7, 2022, and the original four-time-per-day passage measures has been cancelled. The emergency repair team will actively repair it according to the subsequent rain and slope conditions, and reopen traffic as soon as possible to reduce the inconvenience of road users.
Take the alternative route. Bond for west Taiwan to Taichung or Nantou (The fastest route)
Take the Provincial Highway 9 from Xincheng to Su’ao, and change the Freeway 5 from Su’ao to Taipei (then connect the Freeway 3) and then take the Freeway 3 to Taichung or Nantou.
Time required: about 4.5 hrs - 5 hrs
Please plan your trip accordingly.
Note: Traffic controls for all the above #1-4 construction sites do not apply on weekends and public holidays.
Visitors who are planning to visit Taroko Gorge (the 19 km section between Taroko – Tianxiang) will be affected by the above list #3-5 (for both directions). Visitors who are heading to Taichung or Puli, Nantou from Taroko National Park Headquarters via Provincial Highway 8 & 14A (14Jia) will be affected by #1-5 of the above list (for both directions). Please use the substitute route.
The Directorate General of Highways urges drivers that, after a week after earthquake or heavy rain, roads in mountain areas are prone to rockfall and that it is advisable to avoid driving on these roads. Please remember to check the Provincial Highway real-time road condition bulletin, listen to police traffic road broadcasts, pay attention to road traffic related information, and plan your itinerary ahead of your trip. The Highway General Administration wishes you a safe journey.
News Issued by The Fourth Maintenance Office of the Directorate General of Highways, MOTC (Taroko office TEL: +886-3-8610775 or +886-3-9962683)
News Posted by Taroko National Park Headquarters
Updated date: October 17, 2022