Taipei's 'dangerous' Gongguan roundabout to be torn down
The Gongguan Traffic Circle in Taipei’s Zhongzheng District, known as the city's most hazardous intersection, will be demolished and converted into a traditional intersection. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced this decision on his Facebook page, citing the intersection's high accident rate and logistical challenges.
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The Gongguan Traffic Circle in Taipei’s Zhongzheng District is to be demolished and replaced with a traditional intersection.
The decision was announced by Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an on his Facebook page.
The traffic circle has been the city’s most dangerous intersection for seven consecutive years.
The intersection connects Keelung Road and Roosevelt Road and is a hotspot for road traffic accidents.
The underpass will be filled in due to logistical constraints, and bus lanes will be moved to the surface.
The project will be challenging due to heavy traffic on Keelung Road and Roosevelt Road.
The Taipei City Council has repeatedly requested improvements to reduce traffic incidents, but plans were delayed until now.