Kaohsiung's Zhonghua 1st Road Pedestrian Improvement Project Reaches 50% Completion

The Kaohsiung Public Works Bureau is conducting a human-centric traffic environment improvement project on Zhonghua 1st Road to connect the Kaohsiung Museum of Fine Arts district and the Guomao community. The bureau announced today that the project has reached 50% completion and will provide a safer and more comfortable walking space upon completion. The Road Maintenance Office of the Kaohsiung Public Works Bureau, supported by the Ministry of the Interior's 'Sustainable Pedestrian Safety Improvement Plan,' is currently working on the section from Qingfeng Street to Maka Road. The office stated that Zhonghua 1st Road is a major artery connecting the Gushan, Sanmin, and Zuoying districts. The area is lined with residential buildings, serves as a school commute route, and connects to the TRA Neiwei Station, the Green Corridor, and the Guomao community. Due to aging pavement, poor spatial configuration, and restricted growth of street trees, a comprehensive update is necessary. The 500-meter section has a total budget of approximately NT$33.27 million. Currently, the north side of the sidewalk is completed, while the south side is still under construction.