Taoyuan Aerotropolis BR-E3 Bridge Over National Freeway 2 Projected for Completion in 2028
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The BR-E3 bridge over National Freeway 2 in Taoyuan Aerotropolis measures 487 meters long and 31.2 meters wide, with completion expected in July 2028. The freeway-spanning segment uses pi-shaped piers and cantilever construction to reduce excavation risks and traffic disruption.
The Taoyuan City Government stated that construction of the BR-E3 bridge on a 60-meter-wide boulevard in Taoyuan Aerotropolis is ahead of schedule and projected for completion in July 2028. The bridge measures 487 meters in length and 31.2 meters in width, designed to connect industrial, commercial, and residential networks across National Freeway 2. To minimize traffic impacts during construction, the freeway-spanning section utilizes pi-shaped piers instead of conventional columns to lower excavation risks near the expressway, using cantilever construction for segments while other sections adopt span-by-span cast-in-place methods.
Key takeaways
- The 487-meter-long, 31.2-meter-wide BR-E3 bridge on the 60-meter avenue is projected for completion in July 2028 to connect road networks across the freeway.
- To mitigate excavation risks and traffic impacts near Freeway 2, pi-shaped piers and cantilever construction are used over the highway, with span-by-span casting on remaining sections.
- The Taoyuan City Government noted that 117 resettlement blocks, 5 parks, and 135 roads in the priority development zone are completed or open to traffic.
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