Taiwanese Highway Sections Reopen After Typhoon Bawei Closures

Access roads and key sections of the Central Cross-Island Highway have reopened following closures implemented due to the approach of Typhoon Bawei. Specifically, the Central Cross-Island Highway access road and the Lishan-Dayuling section were cleared for passage. The highway section between kilometer 83 and 110, connecting Lishan to Dayuling, had its precautionary closure lifted at 7 a.m. on July 11. This decision was made as wind and rain in the Taichung mountainous area were not severe. However, travelers are advised that the Lishan-Dayuling section may face another precautionary closure tonight, July 11, depending on the evolving weather conditions. Additionally, the Baitao Bridge to Shengguang section on Provincial Highway 7 Jia is expected to have its control measures lifted by noon today. The GuGuan Works Section of the Directorate General of Highways indicated that the Central Cross-Island Highway access road is currently normal. While it reopened at 7 a.m. today with passage limited to two vehicles, further openings at noon and in the afternoon are possible if the weather remains stable. The decision for July 12 will be based on the prevailing weather and road conditions. Many farmers in the Lishan area had already evacuated to lower elevations in anticipation of the typhoon. Road users are urged to pay close attention to traffic safety advisories.