Demolition of Baegun Overpass Begins: Superstructure and Piers to Be Removed... Completion by November

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] The Gwangju Metropolitan City Urban Railway Construction Headquarters announced on the 10th that the demolition work of Baegun Overpass, which began on June 4, is being carried out smoothly with the goal of completion by November.

The construction has currently completed all preparations for cutting the upper slab girders of the overpass, lifting the upper slab, and preparing the site for dismantling the structures at the start and end points. Work is underway to adjust the traffic light positions for lifting the girders (upper structures) and piers.

Since the 8th, the lifting and dismantling of the overpass girders and steel boxes have been actively progressing. Due to the occupation of two lanes in front of Nam-gu Office and Yangwoo Naeanae, traffic congestion is expected, so construction is being carried out during nighttime and early morning hours from 10 PM to 6 AM the next day.

Starting next month, the demolition of the retaining walls on the inclined sections at the start and end points will begin, sequentially occupying one lane in front of Nam-gu Office, near Pureungil Park, in front of Donga Hospital, and in front of Yangwoo Naeanae. The demolition of Baegun Overpass is scheduled to be completed by November.

Gwangju City plans to minimize lane occupation in the construction area by establishing phased traffic management plans, including lane and signal cycle adjustments at intersections around Baegun Square, and simultaneous day and night construction, through continuous consultations with the National Police Agency and the Road Traffic Authority. They will also continuously maintain traffic guidance signs and road surface guide lines.

An Joo-hyun, head of the Urban Railway Construction Headquarters Construction Department, said, “Thanks to the active cooperation of citizens using Baegun Intersection in using detour roads, the demolition of Baegun Overpass is progressing smoothly as planned. We will do our best to shorten the construction period by supplementing and improving issues to minimize traffic congestion around Baegun Square and by conducting construction both day and night.”

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