Full completion is currently projected for 2034, meaning that many people excitedly sharing route maps online may still be waiting close to a decade before the full vision becomes a reality — if it stays on schedule. Some sections could open earlier, but for now, Kaohsiung’s future looks set to be years of traffic headaches.

In previous years, the splash area typically opened closer to summer vacation, but many residents are pushing for an earlier start as Kaohsiung heats up long before “summer.” As temperatures in Kaohsiung hit 31 degrees Celsius on Saturday, the city appears inclined to open the facility as soon as final safety approvals are complete.

In some cases, the waiting box is left in place as an option, while some intersections are being modified with added left-turn areas for scooters and motorcycles, letting them queue with cars to turn left.

TVBS News reported that sixteen additional patients sought medical treatment after the typical 72-hour incubation period for Salmonella had passed.

The move would mark a shift from the city’s current rules, which generally require pets on public transport to be placed in enclosed carriers subject to size limits.

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Reports say that the entire ceiling structure fell, burying the management desk in debris and exposing air conditioning lines. A night-shift security guard narrowly avoided being crushed, escaping with minor abrasions.

The “Dinosaur Fun Park” (恐龍酷樂園), which ran through April 6, featured live dinosaur performances, interactive exhibits, and themed activity zones. The city says attendance peaked on the opening day with more than 250,000 visitors, while improved weather on the third day helped push daily turnout to over 280,000.

Officials noted that Salmonella has an incubation period of between six and 72 hours, meaning additional cases could still emerge. All affected individuals are reported to be in stable condition and recovering.