Gwangju City Accelerates Road Network Expansion Project with 59.2 Billion Won in Budget

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Gwangju City announced on the 3rd that it will actively promote road network expansion projects by investing 59.2 billion won from its own budget this year, aimed at improving traffic conditions and achieving balanced regional development.

The city plans to proceed efficiently with road construction and paving works by residential zone that residents can directly experience through this project.

In the Opo and Gyeongan residential zone, the city is undertaking △provincial road 338 paving and expansion work △construction of access ramps between Seongnam and Janghowon △road construction between Yeokdong and Yangbeol (district road 1-14). These projects enhance connectivity with Seongnam and surrounding areas, boosting industrial complex and business attraction activities while improving residential environments through vehicular traffic distribution in urban areas.

Additionally, in the Choweol and Gonjiam residential zone, multiple road construction projects are underway including △road construction between Samri and Goongpyeong (district roads 3-14 and others) △road paving and expansion between Samri and Dowung (rural road 101) △paving and expansion of village access road in Jangsimri (rural road 205) △road paving and expansion between Dowungri and Sangrimri.

Furthermore, in the Namhansanseong and Tuichon residential zone, the city is smoothly promoting △road paving and expansion in front of Tuichon Agricultural Cooperative (main road 3-4) △urban planning road construction in Geombok-ri (Nambyeoksu) △paving and expansion of Bunwon Elementary School urban planning road. As accessibility to major tourist destinations improves, increased tourist inflow and revitalization of local commerce are expected.

Meanwhile, the provincial road 338 paving and expansion work and the access ramp construction between Seongnam and Janghowon are major projects with investments of 4.78 billion won and 3.38 billion won respectively, currently proceeding with a target completion date of next year.

Through this road network expansion project, the city expects practical traffic environment improvements including not only expansion of transportation infrastructure but also reduced commuting times and decreased traffic accident risks.

Mayor Bang Se-hwan stated, "We plan to continuously expand road and transportation networks to alleviate traffic congestion and strengthen inter-regional connectivity," adding "We will actively promote diverse transportation infrastructure projects befitting an economically self-sufficient city of 500,000 residents."