Essential Info for 2025 Spring Festival Travel

Posted on 01 December 2023

During the Spring Festival in 2024, coinciding with peak travel times, a series of control measures will be implemented on Taiwan's highways to ensure smooth traffic flow and reduce congestion. These measures include 【High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Control】, 【Ramp Closures】, 【Toll Adjustments】, 【Shoulder Lane Use】, and 【Provincial Road Traffic Diversion Control】. If you plan to drive on national highways during the holiday, such as traveling to Eastern Taiwan through the Xueshan Tunnel, pay special attention to these measures.
Traffic Control

Overview of Highway Control Measures


High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Control
During specific periods, only passenger vehicles with three or more occupants, including the driver, will be allowed to use the HOV lanes. This mainly targets the northbound entrances of National Highway No. 5 and certain entrances of National Highways No. 1 and No. 3.
Traffic Control Measures for High Passenger Load during the 2024 Chinese New Year Holiday photo by FBMTC

Ramp Closures
From February 10 to February 14, some highway ramps will be closed at different times, including certain southbound entrances of National Highways No. 1 and No. 5, as well as designated northbound entrances.

Toll Adjustments
During specific periods of the Spring Festival, tolls on national highways will be temporarily suspended. Additionally, a uniform toll rate with a 20% discount will be implemented during certain periods.

Shoulder Lane Use
During the Spring Festival, specific times and sections will allow driving on the shoulder lane to alleviate traffic congestion.

Provincial Road Traffic Diversion Control
Traffic diversion control measures will be implemented on 25 congested provincial road segments, including planning alternative routes and providing travel time information.
Chinese New Year Holiday Traffic Control Information Compilation photo by FBMTC

Real-Time Highway Traffic Condition Images


Taiwan National Highway Traffic Jam Map
https://www.1968services.tw/map

Traffic Data for National Highway No. 5
https://1968.freeway.gov.tw/sp_hw5

Real-Time Traffic Images from Taipei to Yilan on National Highway No. 5
https://tw.live/national-highway/5/S/

Real-Time Traffic Images from Yilan to Taipei on National Highway No. 5
https://tw.live/national-highway/5/N/

Before traveling during the holiday, check the latest traffic information and choose the most suitable route according to the actual situation to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted Spring Festival journey.

For more detailed and rich information on holiday celebrations and activities, these resources will help you quickly plan your trip.

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