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Taiwan's Matanxi Bridge to partially reopen by year-end after flood damage

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation announced that the Matanxi Bridge in Hualien will have its northbound lane open for two-way traffic by the end of the year.
  • The bridge was destroyed by a landslide-induced flood in July last year, with a temporary steel bridge completed by the end of last year.
  • The reconstruction of the Matanxi Bridge is expected to be finished by the end of 2024, allowing for single-lane, two-way traffic on the northbound section.

Taiwan's Ministry of Transportation is working to restore a vital bridge in Hualien after it was destroyed by a flood last year. The Matanxi Bridge, which was washed away by a landslide-induced flood in July 2023, is slated to have its northbound lane open for single-lane, two-way traffic by the end of 2024.

A temporary steel bridge was completed by the end of last year, providing essential connectivity while reconstruction efforts are underway. The ministry's announcement comes as the typhoon season approaches in July, highlighting the urgency of completing infrastructure repairs.

The full reconstruction of the Matanxi Bridge is a significant undertaking aimed at restoring normal traffic flow and ensuring the region's resilience against future natural disasters. The completion of the northbound lane by year-end marks a crucial step in this process.

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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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