Dump trucks heading to Taipei Port clog city roads for nearly 3 kilometers; Councilor urges source control and temporary parking

Traffic in New Taipei City is severely disrupted by a massive influx of dump trucks heading to Taipei Port. Councilor Cheng Yu-en highlighted that the congestion, with queues stretching nearly 3 kilometers, is primarily due to land reclamation projects in northern Taiwan that rely heavily on soil and rock disposal at the port.

The waiting trucks have been blocking major roads, including Shangang Wu Road and extending onto Bali Avenue, causing significant delays and frustration. The situation has become particularly acute in recent times as the demand for disposal sites for construction waste increases.

Cheng Yu-en is urging authorities to implement stricter controls at the source of the problem and to establish designated temporary parking areas for the dump trucks. This, she argues, is crucial to manage the flow of traffic and mitigate the impact on urban roads, ensuring smoother operations for both port logistics and city residents.