From February 18, the Suhuagai Renshui Tunnel will increase the speed limit from 50 kilometers per hour to 60 kilometers per hour.

(Photo by reporter Wang Jinyi)

[Reporter Wang Jinyi/Hualien Report] The speed limit of most roads along the Suhuakai route is 70 kilometers, but the Renshui Tunnel in Hualien County is 50 kilometers. In addition to the speed measurement in the section, many drivers pass at a speed of 40 kilometers. Many passers-by complain that the speed difference is too large And too slow.

The Eastern Joint Service Center of the Executive Yuan often receives complaints from the public. The Fourth District Maintenance and Engineering Office of the General Administration of Highways pointed out that the speed limit of the planned Renshui Tunnel will be increased to 60 kilometers, and it will be implemented on February 18.

The Fourth District Maintenance and Engineering Office of the General Administration of Highways pointed out that the speed limit of some road sections in Suhuakai will be raised to 70 kilometers per hour starting from June 2020, and a minimum speed limit of 50 kilometers per hour will be set. Efficiency, and in line with the original design speed and regulations, the planned Renshui Tunnel will increase the speed limit to 60 kilometers, and the speed-up section will be 155K+340 to 157K+788.

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The 250-meter section at both ends of the tunnel will maintain the original speed limit of 50

The Sigong Office pointed out that, but considering the road alignment conditions at the junction of the two ends of the tunnel and the connection with the intersection of the old Suhua Highway, the original speed limit of 50 kilometers is maintained at the 250-meter section of the tunnel at both ends of the tunnel, and there is a "speed limit ahead" sign Remind passers-by.

The Sigong Office reminds you to pay attention to the speed limit signs on the roadside when passing through the Renshui Tunnel section, drive according to the speed limit, and do not exceed the speed limit. Relevant traffic control information will be released through the press release, the Suhua traffic diversion promotion area on the Sigong Office’s official website, and roadside traffic information Kanban (CMS), tunnel radio, police radio and other publicity media remind passers-by.

From February 18, the Suhuagai Renshui Tunnel will increase the speed limit from 50 kilometers per hour to 60 kilometers per hour.

(Photo by reporter Wang Jinyi)

The 250-meter section of the tunnel at both ends of the tunnel will maintain the original speed limit of 50 kilometers, and a "speed limit ahead" sign will be installed to remind passers-by.

(Maintenance Engineering Office of the Fourth District of the General Administration of Highways)