Improvement of Traffic Systems at 9 Intersections in Incheon Songdo by Year-End

Location map of traffic system improvement at Songdo intersection [Provided by Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] The traffic system in Songdo International City within the Incheon Free Economic Zone will be significantly improved by the end of this year, with the establishment of U-turn zones and waiting lanes at nine intersections.

The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority announced on the 6th that it will carry out traffic system maintenance and improvement work at nine intersections to enhance citizen convenience and prevent traffic accidents.

To this end, the traffic safety facilities review by the relevant police station has been completed, and construction is scheduled to begin in June and be completed by the end of the year.

The locations where U-turn zones will be newly established are Technopark Station, the entrance to Incheon Tower-daero, and the intersection in front of Lotte Castle Apartments. Among these, waiting lanes will also be newly created at the intersections near Technopark Station and the entrance to Incheon Tower-daero. The road in front of Lotte Castle Apartments will be expanded from the previous three lanes one-way to four lanes.

Additionally, at three locations?the intersection at the entrance to Incheon National University Station, the intersection in front of Shinsegae Shopping Mall, and The Sharp First Park three-way intersection?the U-turn zones will be expanded from the existing 3 meters to 9.5 meters.

A waiting lane will also be newly created at The Sharp First Park three-way intersection.

Along with this, left-turn waiting lanes will be newly established or expanded at the Parkmun Girls' High School entrance three-way intersection and the intersection in front of the Grand Hotel. The road in front of Meonugeum Elementary School will have an additional lane added, increasing from two lanes to three lanes, and the signal operation system at the intersection will also be improved.

An official from the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority stated, "After completing the basic and detailed designs within this month, we will begin full-scale construction in June and do our best to ensure citizens' safety and resolve traffic inconveniences."

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