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The exterior design follows a “soaring with the wind” concept, featuring streamlined contours intended to reflect forward momentum and urban growth. The design was guided by artist Lin Hsi-chun (林熺俊), known for previous public space and transit-related works in Kaohsiung.

The figures have renewed concern over road safety in the city, particularly after a series of fatal crashes in the days following the announcement. Local media outlet Jin News (勁報) via LINE, reported that four additional deaths occurred within a single week across Siaogang, Renwu, and Linyuan districts, involving multiple collisions between trucks and motorcycles.

The first section that has reopened is a marked improvement on what was there before. The city is asking residents to bear with the inconveniences of construction from now through about June, when hopefully the entire sections on both sides of the river will reopen.