Two tunnels will be used for regular automotive traffic, with the center tunnel housing a light rail MRT
Taiwan News
Date: 2018/09/03
By: Duncan DeAeth, Taiwan News, Staff Writer
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – In New Taipei’s Xindian District (新店區), the second phase of construction of a tri-corridor tunnel (三連孔近接隧道) on Ankang No. 1 rd. (安坑一號道路) has been completed. The tri-corridor design of the tunnel is the first of its kind in Taiwan.
The two outermost corridors will be used for regular automobile traffic, while the central tunnel will cover a track for a light rail MRT.
The tunnels for regular traffic will be opened in April 2019, while the light rail MRT is expected to be completed by 2021, but may still face delays.
The tunnels will connect Antai rd. (安泰路) and Meigui rd. (玫瑰路) in Xindian District and run a total length of 1,230 meters. Each main corridor is 20 meters wide, with about 1.5 meters between each corridor. [FULL STORY]