Taipei New Year’s Eve Festivities Transportation
New Year’s Eve Traffic Control in Taipei–Public Urged to Use Public Transportation
During the 2025 Taipei New Year Countdown Party, the Taipei City Government will implement a three-phase traffic control in the Xinyi District from 7:00 PM on December 31, 2024, to 3:00 AM on January 1, 2025. During this period, vehicle access will be restricted within the control zones (see attachment for details). The public is strongly advised to avoid driving in restricted areas and opt for MRT, buses, and other public transportation instead.
The Taipei City Traffic Engineering Office (hereafter referred to as the TEO) notes that since December 31 is a weekday, New Year’s Eve traffic will coincide with regular evening rush hour. Based on past years’ data, traffic congestion around the Xinyi District will begin in the afternoon and persist into the early hours of New Year’s Day. Furthermore, heavy traffic is expected on the following major roads before and after the event: Keelung Road, Civic Boulevard, Zhongxiao East Road, Ren’ai Road, Xinyi Road, Guangfu South Road, Dunhua North Road, Bade Road, and Xinhai Road. Congestion is also anticipated on the following highways, expressways, and bridges: Civic Boulevard, Jianguo Expressway, Xinyi Expressway, HuanDong Boulevard, Tiding Boulevard, MacArthur Bridges 1 & 2, Dazhi Bridge, Fuhe Bridge, and Yongfu Bridge. Additionally, areas near popular countdown and leisure spots such as Miramar in Dazhi, Yangmingshan Yangde Boulevard, and Maokong near Taipei Zoo will also experience increased traffic. The public is advised to avoid these roads during peak hours.
Given the high traffic volumes before the countdown, the TEO will adjust traffic signals on major roads to operate in extended peak-hour cycles. For post-event traffic, from midnight to 2:00 AM on January 1, 2025, Keelung Road (between Leyeh Street and George Vocational High School) will implement a reversible lane system, similar to weekday afternoon peak-hour operations, to improve traffic flow. The public is urged to drive cautiously and cooperate with traffic control measures to ensure safety and smooth travel during New Year’s Eve celebrations.
