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Landslide at Baiji Forest Trail entrance prompts road closure and emergency repairs

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A landslide occurred at the entrance of the Baiji Forest Trail in Daxi District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan.
  • The city's Public Works Department has dispatched personnel and machinery to repair the affected section of Provincial Highway 118.
  • The road has been closed for emergency repairs due to the landslide, which was exacerbated by rainfall from Typhoon Bailu.

A landslide has caused a road closure and emergency repairs at the entrance of the Baiji Forest Trail in Daxi District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. The city's Public Works Department responded swiftly, deploying personnel and machinery to the site.

The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall from Typhoon Bailu, has necessitated the closure of Provincial Highway 118. This section of the road is crucial for accessing the popular Baiji Forest Trail.

Authorities are working to stabilize the slope and clear debris to reopen the road as soon as possible. While the immediate focus is on the Baiji Forest Trail entrance, the Daxi District Office also issued a warning about another narrow road, Sanyuan 1st Street, which experiences heavy traffic and is considered prone to landslides. They urged drivers to exercise caution when passing through this area.

The incident highlights the impact of severe weather events on local infrastructure and the importance of ongoing maintenance and safety measures in mountainous or geologically sensitive regions.

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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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