Uiwang City Activates 'Clean Road' to Reduce Fine Dust Around Uiwang ICD

[Suwon Ilbo=Park Chan-hyuk Reporter] Uiwang City has begun earnest efforts to reduce fine dust by operating a 'Clean Road' system through automatic spray nozzles installed in the road median at the Bugok IC Entrance intersection (Obong-ro, Deokyeong-daero, totaling 1.3km).

The Clean Road system operates to resolve fugitive dust problems caused by heavy vehicle traffic on roads near Uiwang Freight Terminal (ICD) and improve air quality, utilizing reclaimed water that has been purified at the Wangsong Public Sewage Treatment Facility.

Uiwang City's 'Clean Road,' which began full operation this month, operates daily at 6 a.m. during spring (March-April) and autumn (October-November), with additional spraying occurring during reduction measures for high-concentration fine dust and when summer heat warnings are in effect.

A city official stated, "When the Clean Road operates, road surfaces become wet, so drivers are urged to be cautious and drive safely by reducing speed."

Mayor Kim Sung-je said, "Through the Clean Road system, we expect not only the effect of reducing fugitive dust but also an eco-friendly effect of utilizing water resources by reusing treated water that would otherwise be discharged into rivers," and added, "We will continue to make consistent efforts to create a pleasant living environment for citizens."