Partial Opening | Controlled Construction | Nighttime Road Closure
Provincial Highway 8 – Eastern Section of the Central Cross-Island Highway (March 1–31, 2025 Traffic Control Measures)
On February 24, the Taroko Maintenance Section of the Directorate General of Highways' Eastern Region Maintenance Engineering Office held a routine meeting with residents of the Greater Tianxiang area, business representatives, and relevant authorities to discuss traffic control measures for March. A consensus was reached to maintain the current traffic control measures for the Guanyuan to Taroko entrance section (114.6 km – 184.5 km), as implemented in January and February.
Traffic Control Measures for the Eastern Section of the Central Cross-Island Highway (Provincial Highway 8) to Remain Unchanged in March
Throughout 2024, the eastern section of the Central Cross-Island Highway (Provincial Highway 8) has been severely affected by the April 3 Earthquake, Typhoon Gaemi, Typhoon Krathon, and Typhoon Kong-rey. Restoration and reconstruction projects along the route are ongoing.
On February 24, the Taroko Maintenance Section of the Directorate General of Highways' Eastern Region Maintenance Engineering Office held a routine meeting with residents of the Greater Tianxiang area, business representatives, and relevant authorities to discuss traffic control measures for March. A consensus was reached to maintain the current traffic control measures for the Guanyuan to Taroko entrance section (114.6 km – 184.5 km), as implemented in January and February.
To continue post-disaster repairs, traffic control measures will be reinstated on the Guanyuan to Taroko Entrance section (114.6 km–184.5 km) for March 2025.
Traffic Control Zones and Measures
1. Guanyuan to Tianxiang Section (114.6 km–167.7 km)
Traffic Control Zone: Hehuan Police Station to Tianxiang
Daily Traffic Measures:
Construction Areas: Three specific locations (127.5 km & 127.9 km – Bilu Road Section, and 138.3 km – west of Xinbaiyang) will undergo staggered construction. Traffic will be released once every hour on the hour between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Vehicles that arrive at the control points for the release time will be allowed through before resuming the closure.
Other Sections: Based on daily morning inspections, if road conditions allow, traffic will be permitted from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM with intermittent control at construction sites as needed. (06:00 – 16:30 traffic controls will vary based on construction needs.)
Restricted Entry: From 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, only vehicles leaving the control area will be allowed (exit only, no entry).
Nighttime Closures: Full closure from 6:30 PM to 6:00 AM the following morning.
2. Tianxiang to Taroko Entrance Section (167.7 km–184.5 km) – Same as January 2025 Control Plan
Traffic Control Zone: Tianxiang to Taroko Entrance
Daily Traffic Measures:
Controlled Access:
Traffic will be released five times daily (7:00–8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00–1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00–5:30 PM). During the 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM release periods, only vehicles already waiting at the control points will be allowed through before resuming closure.
Exit-Only Period: From 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, only outbound vehicles within the control area will be allowed to leave (no new entries).
Nighttime Closures: Full closure from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM the following morning.
Special Measures: The section between Taroko Entrance and Changchun Tunnel will follow a split-flow traffic arrangement:
Westbound (Taroko → Tianxiang): Via Shakadang Tunnel → Xila’an Tunnel → Changchun Tunnel → Tianxiang.
Eastbound (Tinaxiang → Taroko): Via Tianxiang → Changchun Tunnel → Taroko Entrance → Hualien/Yilan.
Important Travel Notices
For Drivers from Dayuling to Taroko Entrance:
You must reach Tianxiang (167.7 km) by 5:00 PM to join the final release period (5:00–5:30 PM).
For Drivers from Taroko Entrance to Dayuling:
You must depart before 3:00 PM to reach Guanyuan before the final release at 4:30 PM and avoid nighttime closures.
Adverse Weather & Emergencies:
If heavy rain, typhoons, or sudden landslides occur, road access may be delayed or suspended.
If additional construction work is required during release periods, temporary traffic control will be enforced.
Safety Reminders
Avoid stopping in construction zones to minimize risks in landslide-prone areas.
Always check the latest weather and road condition updates via:
Highway Bureau Real-Time Road Information Platform: https://168.thb.gov.tw
“Happy Highway” App
Road Condition Broadcasts
The Highway Bureau urges the public to plan their travel schedules carefully and wishes everyone a safe journey.
Contact Information
Road Maintenance Unit: Taroko Maintenance Section
Road Condition Inquiry Phone: 03-9962683
Contact Person: Section Chief Mr. Zhan Chen-yao (03-8610775)
Last Update: March 3, 2025