Continuous heavy rains create potholes; Changhua provincial roads' 200 holes repaired

Continuous heavy rains in Taiwan's Changhua County have left a trail of destruction on its roadways, with numerous potholes emerging and causing damage to vehicles.

The Changhua section of the Highway Bureau responded to the widespread damage by mobilizing its engineering personnel and contractors. They undertook an intensive repair effort, working around the clock to address the hazardous conditions. The focus was on nine key provincial routes spanning a total of 217 kilometers.

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After the heavy rains, the bureau's personnel and contractors worked tirelessly to inspect and repair potholes on 9 routes totaling 217 kilometers in their jurisdiction. They discovered over 200 potholes likely caused by heavy rain or vehicle traffic. Contractors began comprehensive backfilling and repairs on June 25, and all repairs were completed on July 1.

Over the course of seven days, the repair crews meticulously inspected and filled more than 200 potholes that had been created by the relentless downpours and the stress of constant vehicle traffic. The affected roads included major arteries such as Provincial Highway No. 1 (Zhongshan Road), Provincial Highway No. 1 Ding (Jinma Road), Provincial Highway No. 14 (Zhangnan Road), and others, including sections of the West Coast Expressway (Provincial Highway No. 61).

According to Liao Chih-pin, head of the Changhua section of the Highway Bureau, all identified potholes have now been repaired. The bureau has resumed its regular road maintenance schedule, ensuring the safety and smooth passage of vehicles on the provincial roads under its jurisdiction. The swift completion of these repairs aims to prevent further accidents and inconvenience to the public.

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Currently, there are no potholes on the provincial roads within the jurisdiction, and normal road maintenance has been restored.