Gyeonggi Province Implements Special Traffic Measures for Chuseok Holiday

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Kim Gapdong] Gyeonggi Province has designated September 13-18 as the "2024 Chuseok Holiday Special Traffic Measures Period" and is implementing special traffic measures for the holiday journey.

The Province will first increase intercity bus capacity by adding 89 vehicles across 42 routes in 5 regions and increase operation frequency by 138 trips. City and village buses will be flexibly operated, including extended one-hour operations tailored to each city and county's circumstances as needed. Urban railways will extend late-night operations: the Hanam Line, Line 7 (Bucheon section), and Byeolnae Line until 2 a.m. the following day for two days from September 17-18; the Uijeongbu Light Rail Transit until 1:45 a.m. the following day; and the Gimpo Urban Railway until 3 a.m. the following day.

Congested sections on major expressways and national roads will be managed through Variable Message Signs (VMS) to provide real-time alternate route information and toll gate entry control information, dispersing traffic. As a result, traffic congestion on five expressway corridors—Gyeongbu, Yeongdong, and West Coast expressways—will trigger guidance to 13 surrounding alternate routes, while eight national road corridors including Routes 1, 3, and 39 will provide guidance to 13 surrounding alternate routes.

During the special measures period, the Province will establish emergency communication systems among related agencies centered on a special traffic measures situation room composed of two teams and 35 personnel.

Additionally, traffic and congestion status on major roads in the Province, fast route guidance, and emergency situation information (traffic accidents, restricted areas) will be provided through the Gyeonggi Traffic Information Center website (gits.gg.go.kr), mobile app (Gyeonggi Traffic Information), and traffic information hotline (1688-9090).

Operation information for city, intercity, and village buses will be provided through the Gyeonggi Bus Information System mobile app (Gyeonggi Bus Information), internet (www.gbis.go.kr), and ARS (1688-8031).

To facilitate traveler mobility and ensure safe operations, the Province will conduct repairs on damaged road surfaces and maintain road signs and facilities, while establishing an emergency road restoration system with cities and counties to prepare for and respond swiftly to road collapse and damage.

Additionally, in coordination with cities and counties, bus transportation associations, and bus terminals, the Province plans to conduct inspection activities during the holiday period to maintain transportation order and secure services, including adherence to operation schedules, prevention of boarding refusal, and prohibition of touting.

Nam Sang-eun, Director of the Provincial Transportation Bureau, stated, "We will do our utmost to implement smooth and safe traffic measures so that citizens can safely spend the Chuseok holiday," and urged "Please actively participate in safe driving and use of public transportation to ensure a safe holiday period without traffic accidents."