Typhoon Saola: Taiwan highway section closed due to heavy rain forecast

Authorities in Taiwan have announced the closure of a key highway section due to the anticipated impact of Typhoon Saola. The Directorate General of Highways stated that Provincial Highway 105, specifically the stretch between Meishan and Xiangyang (0K to 44K), will be inaccessible starting at 7 a.m. on August 28.

The decision comes in response to forecasts predicting heavy rainfall from the typhoon's outer bands and prevailing southwest winds. Officials highlighted the increased risk of landslides and falling rocks, as the ground is already saturated from previous rainfall.

To ensure public safety, the Southern Region Maintenance Engineering Office's Jiaxian Office will implement the closure. The road will remain shut until weather conditions stabilize and safety inspections confirm it is clear for passage. Travelers can check real-time road conditions via the "Happy Road" app or the Directorate General of Highways' disaster prevention and relief information system.

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To ensure the driving safety of road users, the Jiaxian Office of the Southern Region Maintenance Engineering Office will not open the road for passage starting at 7 a.m. on August 28, to maintain the safety of road users.