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Taichung to Connect Songzhu Road Lane 107, Building 100-Meter Road to Ease Traffic and Flooding

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Taichung City's Public Works Bureau will spend nearly NT$40 million to connect Songzhu Road Section 2, Lane 107, creating a 100-meter road to alleviate traffic and flooding.
  • The project will acquire land starting in November, followed by construction and drainage upgrades, aiming to improve regional traffic and resolve long-standing waterlogging issues.
  • Local residents and officials anticipate the road opening will significantly enhance traffic flow and create a safer living environment.

Taichung City's Public Works Bureau is set to tackle persistent traffic bottlenecks and flooding in Beitun District by connecting Songzhu Road Section 2, Lane 107. The project, with an estimated budget of NT$39.8 million, involves acquiring land and constructing a new 10-meter-wide, 100-meter-long road. This initiative aims to resolve long-standing issues that have plagued residents, particularly during heavy rainfall.

The city government will promote urban planning road opening, starting from both traffic and drainage aspects to improve the local environment.

— Chen Da-tienDirector of the Public Works Bureau, explaining the project's dual focus.

Currently, the existing lane narrows significantly, creating a traffic bottleneck. Inadequate drainage, with only a single side ditch, exacerbates flooding. The bureau noted that during a heavy downpour in April, the intersection with Liaoning Road experienced about 15 centimeters of standing water, disrupting daily life and causing inconvenience.

The plan includes upgrading drainage systems by constructing double-sided side ditches, totaling approximately 200 meters. This comprehensive approach addresses both traffic flow and water management, likened by officials to opening the "Ren and Du meridians" for the area's infrastructure. The project is expected to improve connectivity with surrounding roads and enhance overall traffic efficiency.

The current situation of Songzhu Road Section 2, Lane 107, has partial road narrowing on one side, forming a significant traffic bottleneck. Coupled with only a single side ditch, the drainage capacity is insufficient.

— Chen Da-tienDirector of the Public Works Bureau, describing the existing problems.

Local officials expressed strong support for the project. He Zhiheng, the village chief of Song'an Village, stated that residents have long awaited this construction. He highlighted that the dual focus on traffic and drainage is a highly anticipated development, calling it the "best gift" for the community. The project is slated to begin land acquisition after budget approval in November.

The road opening project can simultaneously address traffic and drainage issues, which is a construction the local area has been looking forward to, and can be called the best gift for the local area.

— He ZhihengSong'an Village Chief, expressing residents' anticipation and support.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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