Schematic diagram of the future construction of the flyover at the intersection of Zhongyang Road near Tzu Chi Hospital in Hualien City, which will be demolished.

(Provided by Hualien County Government)

[Reporter Wang Jinyi/Hualien Report] There is a pedestrian land bridge with a history of more than 20 years near the intersection of Tzu Chi Hospital on Zhongyang Road in Hualien City. Close the north-south two-way road on the 3rd section of Zhongyang Road (the lane between Zhongshan Road and Zhuangjing Road), please use passers-by to change lanes in advance. In the future, in conjunction with the left-turn lane project on Zhongyang Road, a horizontal pedestrian crossing line will be set up to increase traffic safety.

The Construction Office of Hualien County Government pointed out that the construction of new left-turn lanes on Sections 1 to 4 of Zhongyang Road started in March, and 14 left-turn lanes at intersections have been completed. It is expected to close the north-south lanes between Zhongshan Road and Zhuangjing Road on the evening of the 3rd, and demolish Tzu Chi Hospital. Next to the pedestrian land bridge.

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The Construction Department pointed out that the pedestrian land bridge has been used for many years. Considering the lack of barrier-free facilities on the land bridge, it is inconvenient for the elderly, baby carriages and wheelchairs to pass, and the piers and stairs occupy the pedestrian space on the plane. Local opinion expressed support for demolition.

The Construction Department pointed out that after the land bridge is demolished, pedestrian crossing lines will be drawn, and pedestrian shelter islands and pedestrian signs will be set up, so that the elderly or people with disabilities who cannot cross the intersection during the green light period will have a safe waiting space.

The intersection next to Tzu Chi Hospital is expected to start from 8:00 p.m. on the 3rd to 6:00 a.m. on the 4th. The Construction Office pointed out that during the closed period, only police, firefighting, ambulance vehicles, and emergency patients will be allowed to pass. General vehicles will be changed to Fuxiang Road. Strengthen the installation of traffic maintenance facilities, warning signs and command personnel, remind the public to detour early and follow the guidance of on-site traffic control personnel.