Taipei road race on June 13 to cause multiple traffic closures

Taipei is preparing for the "Rotary International Convention Eradicating Polio 3K, 12.5K Road Race" on June 13, an event organized by the host committee for the 2026 Rotary International Convention. The race will take place on Ketagalan Boulevard, Ren'ai Road, and the Xinsheng Overpass, among other key city locations.

To ensure the safety and order of the event, the Taipei City Police Department will enforce comprehensive traffic control measures. These controls will begin on June 12 and extend through June 13, affecting multiple major thoroughfares. Key areas like Ketagalan Boulevard will see lane closures from June 12 afternoon until June 13 afternoon, while sections of Hsinning Street and Ren'ai Road will also experience significant restrictions.

The Xinsheng Overpass will be closed to traffic in both directions from early morning on June 13. Other affected roads include Gongyuan Road and Jinshan South Road. The police have detailed specific times and sections for these closures, urging the public to be aware and plan accordingly.

Authorities are advising motorists to avoid the controlled zones and seek alternative routes. Suggested detours include using Guiyang Street or Aiguo West Road for east-west traffic on Ketagalan Boulevard. For traffic crossing Ren'ai Road and the Jingfu Gate traffic circle, routes like Jinshan South Road and Chongqing South Road are recommended. Commuters who normally use the Xinsheng Overpass are advised to use Xinsheng North Road or Zhongshan North Road instead.

Public transportation will also be affected, with bus stops within the controlled areas temporarily suspended. Information on rerouted bus services can be found on the Taipei Public Transportation Office website. The police are urging citizens to monitor traffic updates via radio broadcasts and to cooperate with the instructions of officers and traffic volunteers to maintain safety and order.