Caopu-Senyong Tunnel Southbound Lanes to Close for 4 Hours for Fire Equipment Maintenance

The Caopu-Senyong Tunnel, a key transport artery, is scheduled for essential fire equipment maintenance on the evening of June 9. The maintenance work will necessitate the closure of the southbound lanes, impacting traffic flow for approximately four hours.

The closure is set to begin at 8 PM and conclude at 12 AM. During this period, maintenance vehicles will be operating within the tunnel. The affected section spans from kilometer marker 426+770 to 437+600 on Provincial Highway 9 (台9線), encompassing both the tunnel and the Anshuo elevated bridge.

Authorities are advising drivers heading from Taitung towards Pingtung to seek an alternative route. The recommended detour is Provincial Highway 9 E (台9戊線). Commuters are urged to comply with the traffic control measures and follow the directions of on-site personnel.

For the latest updates on road conditions and closures, the public can utilize the Freeway Bureau's "Happy Freeway" APP, the Freeway Bureau's Road Disaster Prevention and Rescue Information System, or the Freeway Bureau's Smart Provincial Highway Real-time Information Service. This proactive maintenance ensures the continued safety and operational integrity of the tunnel infrastructure.