Ganghwa County Secures 1 Billion Won Budget for Traffic-Vulnerable Protection Zone Improvements

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Ganghwa County announced on the 11th that it has secured a total of 1 billion won in local government budget for improvement projects of traffic-vulnerable protection zones and will begin full-scale construction this year.

The county added that it has secured 814 million won from Incheon City budget for senior protection zone improvement projects and 195 million won for children's protection zone improvement projects.

To accelerate project implementation, the county plans to complete detailed design services by May, begin construction in June, and finish upgrades by September.

Through this project, major improvements will be made so that drivers properly recognize traffic-vulnerable protection zones and reduce speed. The project will include road surface paint markings, pavement markings, signage installation, and unmanned traffic enforcement equipment installation.

In addition, safety devices will be reinforced to enable seniors and children to travel safely and prevent accidents. Plans include installation of jaywalking prevention center dividers, safety fences, and non-slip pavement.

The 16 senior protection zones to be improved are: △Nae4-ri Village Hall △Seonaeng-ri Senior Center △Giljeong-ri Village Hall △Samseong2-ri Village Hall △Hwangcheong2-ri Village Hall △Neupseong-ri Village Hall △Geonpyeong-ri Village Hall △Seondo2-ri Village Hall △Seondo5-ri Selected Village Hall △Giljik2-ri Village Hall △Giljik1-ri Village Hall △Seondo3-ri Village Hall △Jangjeong2-ri Village Hall △Nuchon Village Hall △Gogu1-ri Village Hall △Saekdong Won.

The 13 children's protection zones to be improved are: △Gapryong Elementary School △Seonwon Elementary School △Samseong Elementary School △Gyodong Elementary School △Songhae Elementary School △Daewol Elementary School △Myeongsin Elementary School △Yangsa Elementary School △Josan Elementary School △Samsan Elementary School △Haemyeong Elementary School △Gilsang Elementary School △Ganghwa Kindergarten.

County Governor Park Yong-chul stated, "Children and seniors, who are traffic-vulnerable groups, must be protected and cared for by all members of society," and added, "I will continuously improve road facilities so that children can safely commute to and from school and elderly people can take walks without worry."