Nightly Closure of All Northbound Lanes on Freeway 3 Between Tucheng and Zhonghe

Tucheng District, New Taipei City – The First Engineering Branch Office has announced the nightly closure of all northbound lanes on Freeway 3 between Tucheng and Zhonghe Interchanges to facilitate the installation of new ramp bridge girders for an overpass.
The closure will take place from Monday night, December 1, through Thursday night, December 4, 2025, between 11 pm and 6 am the following morning.
These nighttime closures are essential to ensure safety while construction crews complete the steel girder installation. The Office emphasizes that the temporary lane restrictions are necessary to protect both workers and motorists.
Detours and Traffic Control
Traffic management measures will be in place, and a detour map has been provided for motorists.
1. Northbound motorists on Freeway 3 should exit at Tucheng Interchange and follow local roads to reach the Zhonghe Interchange of Freeway 3.
2. Drivers traveling from Shulin District via the Highway 65 elevated viaduct toward Freeway 3 in either direction are advised to descend to the ground-level roadway and follow local routes to their destinations.
3. Motorists entering Freeway 3 northbound from Tucheng District are encouraged to use local roads as an alternate route to the Zhonghe Interchange of Freeway 3.
Expect Delays and Plan Ahead
Drivers are advised to anticipate delays and plan alternate routes in advance. The construction schedule may be adjusted depending on weather conditions or on-site progress.
Drivers planning to head north through the Tucheng section are encouraged to pass the area before 11 pm to avoid congestion. All motorists are reminded to follow the instructions of traffic control personnel, observe on-site signage, and stay alert for updates displayed on Changeable Message Signs (CMS).
For additional information and the latest updates, please visit the Freeway Bureau website:
https://www.freeway.gov.tw/