TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — New Taipei’s Danjiang Bridge officially opened to traffic on Tuesday, marking a major transportation milestone for the Tamsui and Bali areas, per TVBS.
The new bridge is expected to shorten the travel distance between Tamsui and Bali by about 15 kilometers, reducing travel time by about 25 minutes. Officials said the bridge will also help ease congestion on the Guandu Bridge and Provincial Highway 2.
According to the New Taipei City Police Department, the bridge features four separate lanes for buses, cars, scooters and motorcycles, and pedestrians. Time-based traffic controls and technology-assisted enforcement will be used to manage traffic on the bridge, with large trucks prohibited during peak weekend periods, per TVBS.
To manage the anticipated surge in traffic following the bridge’s opening, police also strengthened traffic control measures at major intersections, including Zhongzheng Road Section 2, the Shalun Road intersection, Provincial Highway 61, and the Wazihwei Ramp. Authorities also urged drivers to pay close attention to traffic signs and lane markings to avoid mistakenly entering designated lanes.
Authorities urged the public to remain patient and comply with traffic regulations during the expected increase in vehicle volume during the bridge’s initial operating period.
Police also reminded motorists that the Danjiang Bridge is part of an expressway system, meaning drivers are strictly prohibited from stopping on the bridge to take photos or linger. Violators face fines ranging from NT$3,000 to NT$6,000 (US$95 to US$190) for illegal parking, per TVBS.
City officials also reminded drone operators that regulations require unmanned aerial vehicles to remain at least 30 meters away from highways, expressways, railways, elevated MRT systems, and buildings during flight operations. Because the Danjiang Bridge is part of an expressway system and classified as a major bridge structure, drones are prohibited from flying near or beneath the bridge for photography purposes.
Violations of drone operation regulations may result in fines of up to NT$300,000 under the Civil Aviation Act.
