Jongno-gu, Installation of Overpass Elevators and Inspection of Sewer Manholes

Installation of Pedestrian Convenience Facilities at Sinyeongsamgeori Overpass... Initial (Detailed) Inspection of Sewer Manholes by November

Shinyeongsamgeori Overpass Platform Installation Bird's-eye View

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Kim Young-jong) will install pedestrian convenience facilities (elevators) for the mobility-impaired on the pedestrian overpass located at Sinyeong Samgeori (20-1 to 42-1, Sinyeong-dong, Jongno-gu).

The Sinyeong Samgeori overpass, installed in 1992, has a total of six staircases in three directions: Segumjeong-ro, Pyeongchang Munhwa-ro, and Jinhung-ro, and undergoes annual safety inspections for maintenance. Since the overpass only has stairs without elevators, nearby elementary school children and elderly people who have difficulty using the overpass often detour via nearby crosswalks.

Accordingly, the district will demolish one staircase in each of the three directions and install three elevators so that all residents, including the elderly, children, and caregivers with infants, can use the overpass safely and comfortably.

Last year, the district established the "Sinyeong Samgeori Overpass Elevator Installation Plan for the Mobility-Impaired and Future Generations," received advice from the Construction Technology Advisory Committee, and completed the Seoul City technical feasibility review. Construction will begin in April aiming for completion in July.

Additionally, the district will conduct initial (detailed) inspections of sewer manholes by November to safely manage manholes and help residents use roads safely and conveniently.

Jongno-gu has about 9,600 sewer manholes on roads and sidewalks. The district divides the area into eastern and western zones and inspects manholes in one zone each year. This year, manholes in the western zone, including Cheongun Hyoja-dong, Samcheong-dong, and Pyeongchang-dong, will be inspected.

Based on the sewer manhole status survey, basic data will be prepared, and inspections will include ▲‘External condition evaluation’ of manholes such as flatness, cracks, and subsidence ▲‘Internal condition evaluation’ such as damage and cracks ▲‘Material testing’ including non-destructive strength and carbonation depth measurement.

Sewer Manhole Inspection

Based on the inspection results, the safety grade of manholes (Grades A, B, C, D) will be determined. The district will promptly repair sewer manholes rated ‘D’ which are in poor condition, and establish plans to take appropriate measures for those rated ‘C’ which are in average condition.

District Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “We are doing our best to create a safe and healthy city,” and added, “We will prioritize safety to create an environment where residents can live with peace of mind, and carry out considerate administration to make Jongno a good place for everyone to live.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.