In October 1998, during the excavation of New Yung-Chung Tunnel, massive and high-pressured water ingress occurred at the south portal workface. The project has been successfully completed and the measures as implemented for this long-lasting water ingress problem are reviewed and discussed herein. During the remedy work, the task force modified the procedures or methodologies based upon the newly obtained supplemental geologic data and the results of the previous treatment steps. The conducted hot bitumen grouting program, first time in Taiwan, has reduced the hydraulic conductivity of the surrounding formation which is the key point to make the tunnel excavation through the water bearing zone. The team members with humble attitude modified the design corresponding to the changes of the ground conditions and, under mutual trust and well cooperation, completed the most difficult mission at last.