Traffic Control on Major Roads Including Seoul Dongbu Expressway and Gangbyeonbuk-ro Causes Morning Commute Disruptions (Update)

Full Closure of Certain Sections on Five Roads Including Olympic-daero

Due to rainfall in the metropolitan area causing the water levels of the Han River and Jungnangcheon Stream to rise, the Dongbu Expressway was completely closed on the 3rd. Near Jangan Bridge on Dongil-ro in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, the road heading towards Yeongdong Bridge is experiencing congestion.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] Due to heavy rain in the central region, the discharge from Paldang Dam and Soyanggang Dam has increased, raising the water level of the Han River. As a result, vehicle traffic is being restricted on various roads in Seoul on the 6th.

According to Seoul city authorities, from 3:10 a.m. that day, two-way traffic was restricted between the north end of Wonhyo Bridge on Gangbyeonbuk-ro and the entrance to the Medical Association. From 3:50 a.m., as the water level rose along the entire Dongbu Expressway, vehicle traffic was completely restricted on the section from Surak Underpass to Seongsu JC.

Two-way vehicle traffic was also restricted from around 2:20 a.m. on the section from Majang Ramp to Seongdong JC on the Inner Circular Road.

On Olympic-daero, the section from Gayang Bridge to Dongjak Bridge towards Hanam has been restricted since 6:34 a.m. In the direction of Gimpo, the section from Dongjak Bridge to Yeomchang Interchange has been fully restricted in both directions since 9:25 p.m. on the previous day (the 5th).

The section from Hangang Bridge to Mapo Bridge towards Ilsan has been restricted since 6:24 a.m. The underpass road beneath Jeungsan Railroad Bridge on Bulgwangcheon has been fully restricted in both directions since 5 a.m.

Seoul's Jamsugyo Bridge, Yeoui upstream and downstream interchanges, and Gaehwa Yukkapmun are still restricted as of now, continuing from the previous day. With the continued restrictions on rivers and Han River parks, access to 18 rivers within Seoul city is prohibited.

Earlier, around 4 a.m., a strong wind advisory was issued for Seoul. Caution is advised as there may be damage to facilities such as falling objects and signboards.

Meanwhile, at 5:50 a.m. that day, a flood advisory was issued around the Dae-gokgyo Bridge area of Tancheon Stream in Seoul.

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