Construction Begins on the Road Improvement Project to Sancheong Donguibogam Village

National Road No. 60 Geumseo Teukri~Hwagaeri 3.2km Section

Sancheong-gun Donguibogam Village and National Road No. 60

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Sancheong-gun, Gyeongnam Province announced on the 23rd that it will commence the alignment improvement project for the 3.2 km section from Teuk-ri to Hwaggye-ri on Local Road No. 60 in Geumseo-myeon in April.

According to the county, this road has been a representative long-standing project for local residents due to its aging condition, severe curves and slopes, and narrow width, which pose a constant risk of accidents.

Since the 2013 Sancheong World Traditional Medicine Expo, it has been one of the main routes leading to Donguibogam Village, which attracts 200,000 tourists annually, and the need for expansion and alignment improvement has been continuously raised.

The project will involve a total budget of 22.9 billion KRW. The main content of the project includes straightening the 3.2 km road section and constructing the 189-meter-long Geumseo Tunnel near Hwaggye-ri.

The county conducted a detailed design service in 2019 and proceeded with project ordering and administrative procedures in 2020.

Since early this year, compensation for the properties to be acquired has been pursued, and full-scale construction is planned to begin in April, with completion expected by the end of 2023.

A county official stated, “Once this road improvement project is completed, the traffic convenience for local residents who have long suffered inconvenience will be greatly improved, and traffic accidents can also be prevented. In particular, it is expected to contribute to revitalizing the local economy by enhancing accessibility for tourists visiting Donguibogam Village and attracting more tourists.”

Meanwhile, according to the county, a total of 370.5 billion KRW will be invested in the expansion and improvement projects of five national roads passing through the region by 2024.

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