Pocheon City Receives Green Light for Gomo-Jikdong Road Construction Completion

Pocheon City (Mayor Kim Jong-cheon) announced that it will cover approximately 2 billion won in insufficient project funds for the "Gomo-Jikdong Road Widening Project" in Soeul-eup through Gyeonggi Province's special adjustment grants.

According to the city on the 31st, the road serves as a major access route to nearby tourist attractions including Gomho Lake Park and the Korea National Arboretum. However, the narrow road width has made vehicle traffic inconvenient, and the area frequently experiences traffic congestion.

The city has been promoting the road widening project since 2013, but construction was delayed due to insufficient project funds. In response, Pocheon City announced it will complete the project by July of this year through this budget support from Gyeonggi Province.

Mayor Kim Jong-cheon of Pocheon City stated, "The Gomori area is expected to see increased traffic due to future K-Design Village development. With the shortage in budget secured, construction can be completed promptly." He added, "Going forward, we will conduct energetic administration for regional balanced development and expansion of transportation infrastructure, and will do our best to secure provincial budget funds."

Meanwhile, Mayor Kim Jong-cheon of Pocheon City, who took office in April, has announced sound fiscal pledges including securing local financial soundness and national and provincial budget funds. Recently, he has been making all-out efforts to secure finances, such as early repayment of 800 million won in local bonds, thereby saving approximately 1.1 billion won in interest.