Taiwan is experiencing a rapid rise in living standards, which is leading to a dramatic increase in the number of motor vehicles. The island now has now more than 15 million cars and motorcycles as well as over 12 million drivers...more

Transportation infrastructure is a bedrock of economic growth, a truth that the Directorate General of Highways (DGH) understands well...more

On this beautiful island known as “Formosa,” all members of the Directorate General of Highways (DGH) provide the mental and physical exertion needed to produce hope...more

The September 21 Jiji Earthquake severely damaged the Central Cross-Island Highway. In the first year following the quake, engineers and workers rebuilt the Guguan to Techi Section, risking life and limb to enter this rockslide zone...more

When traversing Taiwan it is clear that the island is blessed. From the jade green landscape of the Central Mountain Range to the...more

In Chinese culture the 60th birthday is considered an important milestone because it marks the completion of one life cycle and the start of another. At the Directorate General of Highways (DGH) we are preparing to celebrate this grand occasion...more

Since its founding the Taiwan Highway Bureau has had two principal tasks: construction of Taiwan’s highways and management of motor vehicles services...more

The DGH faced a monumental challenge in 1999 when fracture of the Chelungpu Fault severely damaged 10 highway bridges...more

Since its founding on August 1, 1946, the Directorate General of Highways (DGH) has been responsible for much of the highway transportation, supervision and construction...more

Besides engineering works, the primary responsibility of the Directorate General of Highways (DGH) is motor vehicles supervision...more

On September 21, 1999, a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the Jiji area. It was one of the largest earthquakes of the last century...more

Destruction caused by the September 21 Jiji Earthquake was unprecedented in modern Taiwan history. Among the most damaging effects of the earthquake was its impact on bridges...more

Engineering and motor vehicles administration units report major statistics for inclusion in this annual publication...more

This monthly report contains valuable road engineering and motor vehicles administration statistics and charts related to the Directorate General of Highways...more

To provide convenient references for Taiwan highway workers, the Directorate General of Highways gathers theses and field reports on highway engineering and automobiles then publishes them...more

The Directorate General of Highways is committed to the construction which ensures that Taiwan’s provincial highways, cross-island highways, and expressways remain open for general use...more

Every day the people of Taiwan enjoy safe, smooth trips on the island’s highways. Few stop to think that their enjoyable journey is only possible because of the dedicated effort of countless unsung heroes — our highway staff...more

Roads are the most basic and widespread of transportation infrastructure, and they have the deepest impact. Highways bring together the features of convenience, safety, reliability and seamless transportation, and play an essential role in connecting people and ideas in society....more

If we compare highways to rivers, they are like the waters that give life to the earth, nourishing natural organisms so they can grow continuously. If highways are compared to blood vessels, their unimpeded circulation maintains the health of the body and mind. They guarantee quality of life.....more

Across the mountains of Taiwan and from sea to sea, the highway network spreads like a spider web. Besides making transportation more convenient, it bridges the gap between urban and rural areas, broadens the lifestyles of the nation's people, and boosts local industry and tourism. As it brings economic benefits, it provides endless vitality.....more

From the treacherous mountains to blue coasts, and from the beautiful to the simple villages, roads are the veins of the land which connect the important arteries. The Directorate General of Highways is intent on its ultimate goal of creating safe, convenient, and economic transport networks. We tackle environmental issues on a par with international engineering standards, and use the newest highway facilities to satisfy people's traveling needs and desires now and in the future.....more

Every steady, solid step brings us closer to our goals. Every nurtured seedling produces branches that stretch up to the sky. Over the past year, many breakthroughs were chieved through the commitment and dedication of our staff. These helped to create an even safer, more convenient and more reliable highway system.....more

Roads link cities with rural areas and connect people. Ever since its inception, the Directorate General of Highways has striven to create a safe, convenient, and economical road network. We do our best to provide the public with sustainable and high-quality public transportation services. The Directorate General of Highways has steadily worked on its two core businesses of public road projects and road supervision. Little by little, and with the hard work of all the members involved, we have planted the seeds for happiness.....more

Over the years, the Directorate General of Highways has been holding the initial goal, taking road users’ perspective as reference and taking the responsibilities of honorable missions with earnest devotion to implement goals and strategic policies which includes “Comprehensive and convenient highway network”, “sustainable safe highway environment”, “simple-convenient motor vehicle services”, and “Quality seamless highway transport for providing the safe roads to home for hard-working and dedicated residents in this country.....more