Seoul Nadeulmok IC~Segok-dong Intersection, 7~8 Lane Expansion Construction Completed

Expectations to Alleviate Traffic Congestion During Commute Hours ... Creating Walkways That Encourage Walking

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] Seoul City announced on the 20th that it has completed all construction work to expand Bamgogaero from Suseo IC to Segok-dong Intersection from the existing 6 lanes (3 lanes each way) to 7-8 lanes and to create a pedestrian-friendly street.

The city started the expansion work in May 2017 on the 2.75 km section from Nadeulmok IC to Segok-dong Intersection as large-scale developments such as the opening of SRT Suseo Station and the Segok 2 and Gangnam Housing Districts around Bamgogaero in Gangnam-gu led to increased traffic volume and expected congestion. A total of 35.5 billion KRW was invested in this project.

In particular, from Suseo Station to Segok-dong Intersection, the road expansion was carried out simultaneously with the undergrounding of overhead lines (KEPCO, telecommunications), improving pedestrian convenience and urban landscape. The section from Jagok Intersection to Gyosu Village was developed into a pedestrian-friendly street, enhancing the walking environment.

The city expects that habitual traffic congestion and jams on Bamgogaero between Suseo IC and Segok-dong Intersection during rush hours will be greatly alleviated as a result.

Han Je-hyun, Director of the Urban Infrastructure Headquarters of Seoul City, said, "Traffic congestion in the section from Suseo IC to Segok-dong Intersection has improved, making travel on Bamgogaero more convenient, and the surrounding environment improvements will provide a pleasant walking environment. We thank the citizens for their cooperation despite the inconveniences during the construction period."

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