New taipei: The Danjiang Bridge officially opened to traffic around noon Tuesday, with vehicles steadily flowing across the long-awaited span linking New Taipei's Tamsui and Bali districts, despite some confusion and frustration over traffic arrangements. Many people arrived early in the morning to secure spots ahead of the opening, with some traveling from other parts of Taiwan just to witness the historic moment.
According to Focus Taiwan, in addition to the steady flow of cars and scooters entering the bridge, large crowds of pedestrians filled the bridge deck and surrounding areas, with many stopping to take photos and videos as the festive atmosphere drew growing crowds throughout the day.