Seongdong-gu Expands Installation of Road Heating Cables Using IoT Temperature Sensors

Additional Road Heating Installed on Eungbong Elementary School Commute Route to Prevent Safety Accidents Due to Snow and Ice... In 2018, Two Pilot Installations at Kumhosan-gil Walkway and Crosswalk in Front of Oksu Elementary School Main Gate

The appearance after completing the anti-slip pavement following the installation of the snow-melting system

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Won-oh) completed the installation of a snow-melting system (road heating cables) on December 30th on the steep school route (sidewalk) of Eungbong Elementary School to prevent pedestrian safety accidents caused by winter snowfall and icing.

Seongdong-gu first pilot-installed the snow-melting system on Kumhosan-gil walkway, a steep section mainly used by vulnerable pedestrians such as the elderly and elementary students, and on the crosswalk in front of the main gate of Oksu Elementary School in 2018. The steep school route at Eungbong Elementary School is the third installation site.

The steep sidewalk at Eungbong Elementary School (width 1.6m, length 95m) was a section where frequent falls occurred due to winter snowfall and habitual icing, posing a safety threat to elementary students commuting to school. However, with the installation of the snow-melting system, this risk factor has been completely eliminated.

The road heating cable system operates automatically through an IoT (Internet of Things) temperature sensor when the outdoor temperature falls below 2°C, raising the road surface temperature to above 11°C to prevent snow accumulation or icing.

In 2020, the snow-melting system was installed on the slope at the back gate of Geumbuk Elementary School, selected through the district’s resident participation budget. Going forward, the district plans to expand the installation of road heating cable systems on slopes mainly used by vulnerable pedestrians such as children and the elderly, including elementary school routes and social welfare facilities.

Jeong Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, "We will do our utmost to protect the safety of residents through prior preparation and prompt response to prevent casualties or property damage caused by sudden heavy snowfall in winter."

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