Earthquakes 2022

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OMG I just realized the epicenter is in Chishang. The tree! The TK tree! Oh no…

And down the hill from Southern Cross Island highway 20 台20線

Roads - Southern Cross-Island Highway [No. 20]

Thought there was a thread on the Southern Cross somewhere, didn’t find it, hope this is not a duplication. Did a reconnaissance trip up the Southern Cross Highway from Tainan yesterday (December 15, 2010). Some conclusions: Passable now by car to just past the Yakao tunnel. This only applies if you are very confident driving difficult roads and for the next few months of dry weather (remember the south generally has dry winters). When the next significant rain arrives the road is sure to clos…

Roads - Southern Cross-Island Highway

I have searched the Web and this Fourm but cannot find a clear answer: Is the Southern Cross-Island Highway open and or passable? I’ve heard its closed, i’ve heard its open with temporary roads… whats the deal? I drove the highway that leads into Maolin Township and it was damaged in parts and there are some detours are but still drivable. Is it the same case with the south-cross? I want to do a scooter/motorbike tour from Tanain/Kaohsuing to Taitung and then south to Kenting, no time limit…