Hualien Highway 11 Roadbed Undermined by Waves; Emergency Repairs Underway
Typhoon waves undermined the northbound Highway 11 roadbed in Fengbin, Hualien, causing a 4-meter-long, 3-meter-deep collapse. Crews plugged the breach with sandbags and concrete, and will evaluate extending tetrapods.
PTS reports typhoon waves undermined the northbound roadbed at Highway 11's 61K mark in Fengbin, Hualien, leaving a collapse 4 meters long and 3 meters deep. Two vehicles suffered tire damage or hit barriers with no injuries. Police enforced traffic controls. Hualien Maintenance Division stated crews plugged the gap with sandbags and concrete, with plans to evaluate extending tetrapods. Municipal crews also shut floodgates against driftwood.
Key takeaways
- Highway 11 at 61K suffered a 4-meter-long, 3-meter-deep roadbed collapse; crews sealed the breach with sandbags and concrete, evaluating tetrapod extension.
- Typhoon waves washed driftwood into the Nanbin floodway, prompting municipal floodgate closures and drainage preparations alongside police traffic control.
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