[Photo] Yudonggyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, Inspects Expanded Pedestrian Priority Road Section around World Cup Buk-ro 44-gil

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] On the morning of the 15th, Yudonggyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, visited the area of World Cup Buk-ro 44-gil in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, where the pedestrian priority road construction was completed, and toured the expanded section.

This pedestrian priority road expansion is an extension of the pedestrian priority road construction in the old town area of Sangam-dong, completed last year as part of the Sangam-dong pedestrian environment improvement district project. Following residents' requests to expand the pedestrian priority road, the second phase of construction has been underway since May this year.

The district targeted an approximately 520m section from World Cup Buk-ro 324 to World Cup Buk-ro 44-gil 50, leveling the road surface and applying a soccer ball pattern design coating to enhance pedestrian safety on the living road without a clear distinction between sidewalks and roadways, and to improve the street atmosphere.

Additionally, the design included the name of the street, ‘Sangam Haneul Media-gil,’ selected through a resident contest, adding meaningful significance.

Mayor Yudonggyun, who visited the site that day, carefully inspected every corner of the extended pedestrian priority road section together with Sangam-dong residents and officials.

After the tour, Mayor Yudonggyun stated, “The extension of the pedestrian priority road is expected not only to prevent traffic accidents by inducing a reduction in vehicle speed but also to revitalize the stagnant local commercial district by attracting more pedestrians. I deeply appreciate the understanding and support of residents who experienced inconveniences such as noise and traffic restrictions due to the construction.”

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