Full Closure of Seoul Dongbu Expressway... Access to Jeungsan Bridge and Jamsu Bridge Also Restricted

Heavy rain centered on the central region has caused the Dongbu Expressway near Wolgye 1-gyo in Seoul to be completely closed due to the rising water level of the Jungnangcheon Stream. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] The Dongbu Expressway in Seoul has been completely closed to traffic since around 5:05 a.m. on the 3rd.

According to Seoul City and the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, heavy rainfall upstream of the Han River, including Seoul, has caused the water levels of the Han River and Jungnangcheon Stream to rise, making it impossible to enter the Dongbu Expressway.

Wolgye 1 Bridge is closed due to rising water levels reaching the expected flooding level, and from around 5:20 a.m. on the same day, access to Jeungsan Bridge has also been completely restricted as the water level exceeded the control level of 9 meters at Bulgwangcheong.

Jamsu Bridge has also been fully closed since the afternoon of the previous day due to the rising water level of the Han River.

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