The Wutai Guchuan Bridge, the highest pier in Taiwan, has been repeatedly reported to have fallen from the bridge, and the Highway Bureau has set up a protective net.

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[Reporter Ye Yongqian/Pingtung Report] The Guchuan Bridge in Wutai Township, Ping County, with the highest pier of 99 meters in the country, has suffered consecutive incidents of falling from the bridge. In just one and a half years, 3 people fell from the bridge and died, which cast a mysterious color on the Guchuan Bridge. Pingtung Therefore, the Third District Maintenance Engineering Department of the County Highway Administration added a protective net to prevent falling bridges. On the 28th, a blessing event was held, hoping that tourists who come here can travel happily and do not stay sad.

The Wutai Highway on Taiwan Line 24 is the main road leading to the scenic spots of Sandimen Township and Wutai Township in Pingtung County. Due to the many incidents of falling bridges, the Third District Maintenance Engineering Department of the General Administration of Highways invited local units and representatives of public opinion Several on-site investigations reached a consensus that a protective net should be added to the guardrail of the Wutai Guchuan Bridge. The original height of the bridge railing was 1.2 meters, and a 2.9-meter protective net was installed to increase the safety protection function. During the design and construction process, special consideration was given to the overall bridge Through the aesthetic feeling of the landscape, after the guardrail is completed, it is like the Youlongyi Bridge flying over the Ailiao Beixi River, perfectly presenting the visual effect of the fusion of bridge architecture and nature.

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The Engineering Office of the Third District stated that after the completion of the fence protection net of the Wutai Guchuan Bridge, a blessing event will be held on March 28, in the form of tribal blessings, hoping to bring stability to the local residents and a beautiful travel mark for tourists.

The Wutai Guchuan Bridge, which is the highest pier in Taiwan, has been repeatedly reported to have fallen from the bridge.

(Provided by Pingtung Police)