Complete Opening of the Yeosu-Gohung Marine Bridge on the 28th

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo In-ho] The 'Hwayang-Jeokgeum' road, connecting four islands in the Yeosu area of Jeollanam-do with five sea bridges, has been completed.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on the 26th, vehicle traffic on National Route 77's Hwayang-Jeokgeum road, which connects 17 km from Hwayang-myeon to Hwajeong-myeon in Yeosu City, will begin at 3 p.m. on the 28th.

The Hwayang-Jeokgeum road construction project connects four islands in the Yeosu area?Jobaldo, Dunbyeongdo, Nangdo, and Jeokgeumdo?with five sea bridges. Since its groundbreaking in December 2011, a total project cost of 390.7 billion KRW has been invested over more than eight years.

With this opening, linked to the Palyoung Bridge (1.4 km, Yeosu Hwajeong-myeon Jeokgeumdo to Goheung Yeongnam-myeon) opened in 2016, it is now possible to travel by sea from Goheung County to Yeosu City. Compared to the existing road between Goheung and Yeosu, the distance is shortened by 55 km, and travel time is reduced from 80 minutes to 30 minutes, cutting 51 minutes.

This sea connection is expected to improve accessibility to island and marine tourism resources, and the various forms of sea bridges along with the surrounding observatory parks harmonize with the natural scenery of Dadohaehaesang Park, becoming a symbol of the region. It is also anticipated to greatly contribute to the activation of the local tourism industry along with an increase in tourists visiting Yeosu and Goheung.

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