Preliminary Candidate Lee Hyung-seok Promises "Honam Expressway Expansion and Early Construction of Yongbong IC Access Road"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Lee Hyung-seok, a preliminary candidate of the Democratic Party for the National Assembly election in Buk-gu (Eul), Gwangju Metropolitan City, promised the expansion of Honam Expressway and the early commencement of the Yongbong IC entrance road construction.

On the 16th, the candidate issued a press release stating, "The section between Donggwangju and Gwangsan IC on the Honam Expressway currently experiences a maximum average traffic volume approaching 130,000 vehicles, far exceeding the 52,000 vehicles standard for six-lane expansion, resulting in severe traffic congestion." He added, "Due to this, not only during rush hours but also in daytime, there are serious delays and traffic jams, causing great inconvenience to expressway users."

He continued, "If the number of lanes on the main route of the Honam Expressway is expanded, the traffic congestion in Buk-gu, which has suffered from traffic jams, will be greatly improved, and the effect will extend throughout Gwangju City." He emphasized, "Currently, Yongbong IC has an exit from the expressway but lacks an entrance road, making it a half IC. To improve the traffic convenience for Buk-gu residents, the prompt construction of an entrance road is necessary."

He also stated, "The expansion of the Honam Expressway and the construction of the Yongbong IC entrance road have been at a standstill for over 10 years, and currently, the detailed design service period takes 540 days, which is a long duration." He added, "We will significantly shorten this period to ensure that construction can proceed swiftly."

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