Early Opening of Iksan Mahan-ro Thanks to Citizen Cooperation

Approximately 8.3 Billion KRW Invested Over 3 Years, 25m Wide Approximately 600m Section

After the opening ceremony of Mahan-ro, Mayor Jeong Heon-yul and attendees are taking a commemorative photo. Photo by Iksan City

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hong Jae-hee] Iksan City, Jeonbuk, has achieved the early opening of Mahan-ro to alleviate traffic congestion around Eoyang-dong with the cooperation of citizens.

On the 14th, the city announced that it had completed the Mahan-ro road construction project, which took about 8.3 billion KRW over three years, one and a half years ahead of schedule with the residents.

The city held an opening ceremony on the day, celebrating the successful completion of the road construction with Mayor Jeong Heon-yul, Kang Kyung-sook, Chairperson of the Industry and Construction Committee, city council members, representatives of nearby apartment residents, and local residents, conducting on-site administration together with the community.

This area experienced explosive traffic increases due to the construction of Raon Private Apartments Phase 1 and 2 near the Eoyang-dong substation between 2017 and 2018, resulting in a total of 1,500 households and 3,700 residents across 7 complexes in 4 apartment buildings, causing severe congestion during commuting hours and weekends.

In response to collective complaints from residents, mainly through the apartment residents' council, the city actively gathered residents' opinions and initiated road construction to disperse traffic volume and alleviate traffic inconvenience for nearby residents.

Under the 7th municipal administration, the city invested intensively over three years to construct Mahan-ro (Daero Class 3 No. 14), a road approximately 600 meters long and 25 meters wide, and opened it ahead of schedule.

With the establishment of this urban road network, it is expected not only to improve the residential environment for apartment residents but also to resolve traffic congestion throughout the surrounding area.

The city explained that the project was completed one and a half years earlier than the original completion date thanks to the full agreement and active cooperation of landowners.

Mayor Jeong Heon-yul said, “I especially thank the citizens for their wholehearted cooperation, which allowed us to complete the construction quickly and smoothly. Going forward, if there are any inconveniences for citizens, we will keep our eyes wide open and ears attentive to actively gather feedback and improve the residential environment.”

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