The section from Toufen to Touwu of National Highway 1 is closed for construction and will be diverted from the evening of September 23 to the early morning of September 24.

Schematic diagram of the diversion route. (Provided by the Second New Construction Branch of the Expressway Bureau)

The Second Construction Engineering Branch of the Highway Bureau of the Ministry of Transport is handling the Miao 14 box culvert reconstruction work (second phase) of the "National Highway 1 Addition of Bridge Interchange Project (No. I109R)". From 22:00 on September 23 (Wednesday) to 6:00 on September 24, the section of National Highway 1 South from Toufen Interchange to Touwu Interchange will be closed. Passers-by are asked to cooperate with the diversion.

The No. 2 New Construction Branch of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration stated that during the construction closure period, southbound passers-by are asked to exit the National Highway at Toufen Interchange, turn left onto Provincial Highway 1, connect to Provincial Highway 13 (Jianfeng Highway), and enter National Highway 1 southbound at the Jiuenwu Interchange. Or take National Highway No. 3 south at the Hsinchu System Interchange.

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The Second New Construction Engineering Branch stated that during the closure period, it will handle AC paving, forming markings layout, and traffic guide guardrail lifting and other related operations on some road sections. After it is opened to traffic at 6:00 on September 24, the existing three-lane configuration translation (shifting to the left) will be completed.

During the construction period, drivers are advised to listen to the police radio station or call the Expressway Bureau's 1968 toll-free customer service hotline to learn about the latest road conditions. Vehicles passing through the traffic control area are required to slow down, follow the existing signboards and guidance signs set up by the construction unit, and follow the guidance of the control personnel to ensure driving safety.