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Taiwan's South-Cross-Island Highway section closed due to typhoon-related heavy rain warning

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Meishan to Xiangyang section of the South-Cross-Island Highway in Taiwan has been closed due to the anticipated heavy rainfall from Typhoon Hongya.
  • The closure, effective from 7 a.m. on July 25, is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of travelers.
  • Road conditions will be monitored, and the highway will reopen once deemed safe.

The Meishan to Xiangyang section of Taiwan's South-Cross-Island Highway (Provincial Highway No. 105, km 0-44) has been closed starting at 7 a.m. on July 25. This closure is a precautionary measure implemented by the Public Works Bureau's Southern Region Office in response to the anticipated heavy rainfall associated with Typhoon Hongya.

Central Weather Administration intelligence indicates a high probability of intense rainfall in the mountainous areas of Kaohsiung City between July 25 and 26. To ensure the safety of road users, the Jiaxian Works Office has restricted access to this segment of the highway. The road will remain closed until weather conditions improve and a safety inspection of the roadbed confirms it is secure for passage.

Travelers seeking the latest information on road closures and conditions can utilize the Public Works Bureau's "Happy Highway APP" or access real-time updates via the Public Works Bureau's Road Disaster Prevention and Relief Information System (https://bobe168.tw/) and the Intelligent Provincial Highway Real-time Information Service Network (https://168.thb.gov.tw/).

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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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