Provincial Highway 27 (Taiwan) Explained

Country:TWN
Type:PH
Route:27
Map:TW_PHW27_RouteMap.svg
Length Km:79.174
Established:1992
Direction A:North
Terminus A: in Liouguei
Junction: in Changzhi, Pingtung
Direction B:South
Terminus B: in Xinyuan, Pingtung
Previous Type:PH
Previous Route:26
Next Type:PH
Next Route:28

Provincial Highway 27 is a Taiwanese highway that starts from Liouguei, Kaohsiung City and ends in Xinyuan, Pingtung, Pingtung County. The highway connects the inland townships in Kaohsiung and Pingtung to the southern coasts of Taiwan. The route length is 79.174km (49.196miles) .[1]

History

The highway was opened in 1992.[2]

Route description

The highway begins at Laonong (荖濃) in Liouguei District, Kaohsiung, at the intersection with Highway 20. The highway continues along Laonong Creek and enters Pingtung County, passing through Gaoshu, Yanpu, and Changzhi. The road then enters downtown Pingtung City, before heading to the coastal regions. After passing through Wandan, the road ends at Xinyuan at the intersection with Highway 17.

Spur route

Provincial Highway 27a highway splits from its parent route in Liouguei, connecting the western settlements of Laonong Creek, before ending at Highway 28. The total length is 14.121km (08.774miles).

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 公路總局-省道公路路線. thb.gov.tw. 2015-09-29.
  2. Web site: Liouguei Tunnels prove popular visitor attraction. 16 February 2018. Taipei Times. 19 February 2018.