Suhua Highway tunnel to close at night for maintenance June 16-17
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The Guanyin Valley-Feng Tunnel on the Suhua Highway will undergo nighttime maintenance.
- The section between Nan'ao and Heping will be closed to traffic during specific hours on June 16 and 17.
- Drivers are advised to use the old Suhua Highway (Provincial Highway 9 Ding) as an alternative route.
A section of the Suhua Highway, specifically the Guanyin Valley-Feng Tunnel between Nan'ao and Heping, will be subject to nighttime closures for electrical and mechanical maintenance. The closures are scheduled to facilitate essential upkeep of the tunnel's systems, ensuring its continued safe operation.
On Sunday, June 16, the southbound lanes of the Nan'ao to Heping section will be closed from 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following morning. The following night, Monday, June 17, the northbound lanes will undergo the same closure, also from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. These overnight closures are necessary to allow maintenance crews to work efficiently and safely within the tunnel.
During these periods, the Directorate General of Highways (DGH) urges motorists to utilize Provincial Highway 9 Ding, the old Suhua Highway, as an alternative route. This detour will be in effect for the duration of the closures. For real-time traffic updates and inquiries, drivers can contact 03-9962683.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.