'Yeongcheon-Samchang' National Road No. 35 Fully Opened... Expected to Revitalize Local Economy

'Yeongcheon-Samchang' National Road Construction Project 4-Lane Expansion Section (Photo by Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] The 4.3 km section of National Route 35 connecting Omidong (Omi Intersection) in Yeongcheon-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do and Sinhori, Hwanam-myeon (Buk-Yeongcheon IC) will be expanded from 2 lanes to 4 lanes and opened at 3 p.m. on the 21st.

According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on the 16th, with this construction, the entire 6.8 km construction project of the 'Yeongcheon-Samchang' section (Omidong, Yeongcheon-si to Geumho-ri, Hwanam-myeon), which began in 2013, has been opened.

Previously, the Busan Regional Construction and Management Administration of the Ministry of Land started the National Route 35 'Yeongcheon-Samchang' road construction project in October 2013 for the purpose of promoting regional development and balanced national land development. A total project cost of 71.9 billion KRW was invested over 7 years for the construction of a new 2-lane section (2.5 km) and the expansion to 4 lanes (4.3 km).

With this opening, not only will the chronic congestion on National Route 35 connected to Yeongcheon IC be resolved, but a smooth logistics transportation infrastructure will be established, which is expected to contribute to revitalizing the local economy.

Kim Yongseok, Director of the Road Bureau at the Ministry of Land, said, "We hope that the road opening will improve convenience for local residents and tourists and inject vitality into the economy of the Yeongcheon area," adding, "We also ask drivers using the road to drive safely."

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