Why Did Gangbuk-gu Roads Withstand the Recent Snowstorm Without a Problem?

Installation of Eco-Friendly Road Heating System on Steep Slopes Including Mountain Passes... Total Length 694m

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Kyum-soo) has seen its installed ‘eco-friendly heating cable system’ play a significant role on snow-covered hilly roads and other areas.

In January, when a sudden heavy snowfall hit the Seoul area,

vehicles and residents passing through the highlands of Samyang-dong, Mia-dong, and Songjung-dong in Seoul were able to travel smoothly thanks to the heating cables installed there. These areas had previously been prone to safety accidents due to their steep terrain, where roads would freeze or heavy snow would accumulate. Even small amounts of snow made vehicle operation difficult, and there was a high risk of slipping for vulnerable pedestrians such as the elderly.

The eco-friendly heating cable system works by automatically activating heating cables connected to temperature and humidity sensors when it snows, melting the snow on the road surface. This not only reduces the use of calcium chloride but also allows for efficient response with fewer resources compared to traditional measures that require a large workforce and equipment.

The heating cables were installed in 2019 and 2020 near Samyang Elementary School (Samyang-ro 41ga-gil 8, 90m), alleyways around Samyang Market (Solmae-ro 2~24, 250m), and the hill road in Songjung-dong (Dobong-ro 34-gil 58~Opaesan-ro 52-gil 38, 354m).

Gangbuk-gu Mayor Park Kyum-soo stated, “We will continue to install additional heating cables focusing on snow removal vulnerable areas such as hilly regions,” and added, “We will thoroughly review the snow removal response system once again to minimize inconvenience to residents caused by heavy snow and ice.”

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