Official Notice from the Directorate General of Highways, Ministry of Transportation and Communications

Subject: Traffic Control Measures for the 2026 Mt. Hehuan Rhododendron Season

Legal Basis: Article 5 of the Road Traffic Management and Penalty Act

Details:

Purpose:
To ensure traffic safety and smooth flow during the Rhododendron season in the Mt. Hehuan area.
Control Period:
From April 11 to June 14, 2026, on designated holidays (including weekends and the Labor Day holiday), for a total of 21 days, from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM daily.
The schedule may be adjusted, postponed, or canceled depending on bloom conditions, subject to the authority’s decision.
Control Section:
Provincial Highway 14A, from 18 km (Cuifeng) to 41.5 km (Dayuling).

Traffic Control Measures:
High-occupancy vehicle (HOV) control and traffic flow regulation will be implemented as follows:

(1) Control Points:

West: 18 km (Cuifeng)
East: 41.5 km (Dayuling), at the intersection with Provincial Highway 8 (110 km)

(2) HOV Regulation:
Only cars carrying three or more occupants are allowed to pass.
Shuttle buses and Class-B large buses are exempt.

(3) Traffic Flow Control:
Activated by the Hualien County Police Bureau (Xincheng Precinct, Hehuan Police Station) depending on traffic conditions.
When in effect, 20 vehicles will be allowed through every 10 minutes.

(4) Restrictions:
During control hours, large trucks and cars with fewer than three occupants are prohibited.
Motorcycles and slow vehicles (scooters) are not restricted.

Special Conditions:
Control measures will not be implemented in case of severe weather or closure of the Central Cross-Island Highway temporary access road.
Amendments:
This notice may be revised at any time if necessary.