- Typhoon Mekkhala is heading towards Japan, causing torrential rain and localized flooding in Kaohsiung and Taipei.
- Flooding occurred in Neihu District of Taipei on June 1, 2026.
Taipei Undertakes Keelung River Bridge Reconstruction to Address Flood Bottleneck
What happened
The old Zhongshan Bridge in Taipei was dismantled between December 2002 and April 2003 to clear a flood bottleneck on the Keelung River. Taipei’s Hydraulic Engineering Office stated that a reconstruction concept report is expected in January 2027. The sections of the former bridge remain stored near the Zaichun swimming pool site.
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Why it matters
The project addresses flood vulnerability in the capital city of Taipei, which was impacted by major typhoon floods in the past. The effort represents a major infrastructure investment aimed at improving urban resilience and managing river flow.
Flooding occurred in Neihu District of Taipei on June 1, 2026, and Typhoon Mekkhala is currently causing torrential rain and localized flooding in Taipei.
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Who's involved
- TaipeiThe city where the infrastructure project is taking place and where the bridge was located.
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Taipei
special municipality and capital city of Taiwan