Due to the serious rockslides at km 176.3 on the highway No. 8, for the safety of road users the Highway Bureau Luoshao Maintenance office shows that the repair work will continue to improve the safety of the public. The traffic control is in effect at km 176.3 at Zhuilu Tunnel, the passage for cars and pedestrians 3 times during the day. The 3 passages tiime are 06:30am-08:00am, 12:00pm-13:00, and 17:00-18:00. The The highway No. 8 will closed during the night time from after at km 179 after Buluowan- Tianxaing(at km 169) from 18:00 to the second morning 6:30. Traffic Control section: Highway No. 8 from (after) Buluowan at km 178.5 to Tianxiang at km 169. Control Period: February 23- March 31, 2016 From East entrance(at km 186.5) to Taroko gorge to this traffic control point is about 12-15 minutes by car. Visitors are advised to change your travel plan ahead of your visit. Visitors are allowed to enter the gorge from the east entrance to Buluowan(about 10km/15 by car). The Buluowan recreation area is still opened to visitors. Be very careful and not to enter road closed areas. The followings trails are open to visitors: 1.Xiaozhuilu Trail(start from the park headquarters- Shakadang trailhead -1km/20 minutes on foot one way. ) 2.Shakadang Trail(open section from trailhead to 5D Cabin-Wujianwu/3km for a round trip/an hour hike) 3.Buluowan- Upper Terrace Trail(300 meter) 4.Eternal Spring Shrine trail--only open the east(Zen Monastery) trailhead to the bell tower. The rest of trail is closed due to the rockfalls. One can choose only stop at this scenic spot for photo taking. 5.Dekalun trail- located at the taroko terrace(Park HQ)- start at the park HQ (2 hr for a round trip) 6.Lushui Trail(2K/an hour hike) 7.Huide Trail- located at Highway No. 9 Road traffic control news issued by the Highway Bureau 4th Unit of Luoshao Maintenance office TEL:03-8610775 News Posted by Taroko N. P. Headquarters Tel: 03-8621100 ext 803, 810-812