[Breaking] Traffic Restrictions at Various Locations Including Olympic-daero, Gangbyeonbuk-ro, and Dongbu Expressway... Emergency on the Morning Commute

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] Heavy rain has continued since dawn, mainly in Seoul and northern Gyeonggi areas, and with the increased discharge from Paldang Dam and Soyanggang Dam, vehicle traffic is being restricted on several roads in Seoul on the 6th. As traffic congestion is expected during the morning commute, Seoul city and others are advising measures including the use of public transportation.

According to Seoul city, vehicle traffic has been completely restricted on the section from Surak Underpass to Seongsu JC on the Dongbu Expressway since 3:50 a.m. today.

Since 3:10 a.m., two-way traffic has been restricted between the north end of Wonhyo Bridge on Gangbyeonbuk-ro and the entrance to the Medical Association, and two-way vehicle traffic has also been restricted on the section from Majang Ramp to Seongsu JC on the Naebu Circular Road since around 2:20 a.m.

The section from Dongjak Bridge to Yeomchang Interchange on Olympic-daero has also been completely restricted in both directions since around 9:25 p.m. the previous night.

The Dongbu Expressway, a major arterial road in the northern part of Seoul, has been closed to traffic in most sections since the early morning of the 6th due to rising water levels in the Jungnangcheon Stream. The photo shows the Dongbu Expressway as seen from Wolgye 1-gyo Bridge in Nowon-gu, Seoul, on the 3rd. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

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