Miaoli 21 line was hit by a huge boulder due to strong winds. Miaoli County Councilor Yang Wenchang also called for the early construction of open tunnels to avoid affecting the safety of residents and impacting the tourism industry, the lifeline of the local economy.

(provided by the police)

[Reporter Cai Zhengmin/Miaoli Report] On Miao 21 Line, Nanzhuang Township, Miaoli County, where landslides frequently occurred due to heavy rain, a huge boulder fell from a height at 14.3 kilometers in the afternoon of the 13th. There will be boulders falling, and the police have sent officers to be alert.

Miaoli County Councilor Yang Wenchang also called for the early construction of the Ming Tunnel to avoid affecting the safety of residents and impacting the tourism industry, the lifeline of the local economy.

The Public Works Office of Miao County Government stated that the county government has already applied to the Ministry of Communications for the project of setting up open tunnels on Miao 21 Line to be included in the construction design of the road traffic system in the living circle of the General Administration of Highways. The estimated cost is about 130 million. After all, Miao 21 Line has been repeatedly blocked by falling rocks Traffic is beyond repair, and it also responds to local public opinion to ensure traffic safety through open tunnels.

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Yang Wenchang said that the Miao 21 line is the only road leading to Luchang, Luhu and Lushan tribes, but the constant rockfall has caused serious troubles. He hopes that the tunnel can be set up once and for all, otherwise residents will have to worry about it when it rains. , This time even the stone fell due to the strong wind, which is really terrifying.

Yang Wenchang also mentioned that the Miao 21 line can lead to Mount Jiali for hiking and hiking, and there are many camping areas on the mountain. Because mountaineering and camping have become popular in recent years, sightseeing and leisure have become an important economic lifeline of the local area. If there are frequent rockfalls, it will affect The willingness of tourists to travel has an impact on the local economy.