Typhoon Bawei Threatens Nantou: Preemptive Road Closures Issued for Provincial Highway 14

Authorities have announced preemptive road closures on Provincial Highway 14 in Nantou County's Ren'ai Township as Typhoon Bawei approaches, bringing with it the threat of heavy rainfall and potential disasters. Sections of the highway, specifically between kilometers 86-92 near Lushan and 94-99 near Tunyuan, will be closed starting at 11 a.m. today.

The decision comes after recent heavy rains caused sporadic rockfalls in the area, particularly near Yunlong Bridge at kilometer 86.4. The Puli Works Section of the Directorate-General of Highways noted that the local geology is unstable, leading to falling rocks even with moderate rainfall. While no injuries or damage to vehicles were reported from the earlier rockfalls, the ongoing threat necessitates precautionary measures.

Forecasting significant downpours, potentially reaching "extremely heavy rain" levels, after midday, the Puli Works Section is implementing the closure to ensure public safety. They urge motorists to comply with the closures and advise against traveling in mountainous areas during the typhoon's passage to prevent potential accidents and ensure personal safety.