Jeongeup City Landmark 'D·R Bridge' to Fully Open in October

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] The ‘D·Rhada Bridge,’ connecting the Cherry Blossom Road and Riverside Road along Jeongeupcheon in Jeongeup-si, Jeollabuk-do, is accelerating construction ahead of its full opening scheduled for October.

According to Jeongeup City on the 5th, the ‘D·Rhada Bridge’ is a bridge that connects the Cherry Blossom Road and Riverside Road along Jeongeupcheon, which every spring bursts into splendid blossoms, offering a delightful gift to spring outing visitors.

With a total project cost of 10.5 billion KRW, a four-lane roadway 73 meters long and 35 meters wide, and a pedestrian bridge 73 meters long and 5 to 10 meters wide will be newly constructed.

Additionally, nighttime landscape lighting themed on the Baekje-era poem Jeongeupsa and the Fragrance Republic Jeongeup will be installed.

The city completed the detailed design last year and finalized the name ‘D·Rhada Bridge’ through a public contest.

Construction began in July 2019, and currently, the upper slab of the roadway bridge and the floor slab of the pedestrian bridge are under construction, with the road expected to open fully starting in October.

Once completed, the ‘D·Rhada Bridge’ is expected to secure continuity of the Western Industrial Road, induce dispersion of traffic volume on central city roads, alleviate traffic congestion, and contribute to reducing logistics costs.

The city plans to elevate the bridge beyond a simple crossing over Jeongeupcheon by incorporating attractions, entertainment, and symbolism to make it a landmark of Jeongeup.

Through nighttime landscape lighting, it will express the earnestness of a woman praying for the safety of her husband who has gone to sell goods, embodying the lyricism of the Baekje poem Jeongeupsa and the pure love of a wife.

Also, the fragrance spreading visually among flowers fluttering in the wind will symbolize the image of the ‘Fragrance Republic Jeongeup,’ allowing visitors to enjoy various floral scents visually.

In particular, the central part of the pedestrian bridge will be designed as a cultural performance space to host various events, festivals, and performances.

Through this, it will provide a place for meetings and communication in the city center, offering diverse attractions and entertainment to Jeongeupcheon users and tourists.

Mayor Yoo Jin-seop said, “Once the D·Rhada Bridge is completed, accessibility between regions will improve, and logistics costs will decrease, increasing satisfaction among local residents,” adding, “We will promptly complete the D·Rhada Bridge construction to enhance the regional image and elevate it as a landmark of Jeongeup.”

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