Road Diet at Seongdong-gu Majang-ro 42-gil Intersection

Active Incorporation of Residents' Opinions... Improvement Works Including Pedestrian Path Connection, Elevated Intersection, and Median Installation

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Won-oh) completed the "Living Area Road Diet Project" at the intersection section of Majang-ro 42-gil by the end of December last year, reducing unnecessary lanes and securing pedestrian space to create a pedestrian-friendly environment.

The project section extends from the intersection in front of the Majang-dong Community Center on Majang-ro 42-gil to the intersection in front of Salgoti-gil. It is the main commuting route for children attending Majang Elementary School, Sein Kindergarten, and Majang Daycare Center, as well as a pedestrian path used by elderly and residents visiting the Majang-dong Community Center.

However, due to the narrow and inconvenient pedestrian space, the risk of safety accidents was high, making it a representative complaint area among nearby residents.

Accordingly, in 2018, this section was selected as a target site for the "2018 Seoul Living Area Road Diet Contest Project." Unnecessary lanes were reduced, sidewalks were expanded, disconnected pedestrian paths were connected, and a walkable pedestrian environment was created. Pedestrian obstacles such as street trees and utility poles were relocated and replaced, and raised intersections, new crosswalks, speed bumps, bollards, and median strips were installed.

A district official stated, "During the process, there were residents' concerns about the narrowing of the road, but through continuous residents' briefings, opinions were coordinated, and residents' feedback on improvements was actively reflected."

Jeong Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, "We will continue to promote customized living area road diet projects and pleasant and comfortable pedestrian environment improvement projects through continuous communication, and actively strive to create a pedestrian environment where pedestrians are protected."

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