National Highway 3 (Taiwan)
National Highway No. 3 is the second North-South freeway in Taiwan. It begins in Keelung City at Jijin Interchange on the Provincial Highway No. 2 (Jijin Road) and ends in Linbian, Pingtung on the Provincial Highway No. 17.
The total length of the highway is 430.5 km (267.5 mi), with 55 interchanges, 13 junction interchanges, 11 toll stations, and 7 service areas en route. Besides the 55 interchanges of servicing usage, there are also some interchanges reserved for governmental usage.
Read more about National Highway 3 (Taiwan): Naming, Form, Passing Thorugh (Under Development, Stage 1 Below), History, 2010 Landslide, Major Cities That Have Exit Along The Route, Intersections With Other Freeways and Expressways, Lanes, Spur Routes
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