Jungnang-gu Myeonmok Yusuji Pedestrian Environment Improvement Makes Crossing Jungnangcheon Easier

Expansion of sidewalks around Myeonmok Yusuji from 1.5~4m to up to 3~5m... Installation of pedestrian deck from Myeonmokcheon-ro to Jungnangcheon to improve accessibility for residents using Jungnangcheon

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) has carried out maintenance on the old and worn pedestrian paths around Myeonmok Retention Basin to improve walking convenience and safety for residents visiting the area.

The sidewalks surrounding Myeonmok Retention Basin were narrow and inconvenient for passage, and the streetlights had deteriorated over time, leading to ongoing requests from residents for maintenance.

Reflecting these resident opinions, the district began refurbishing a 1.4 km section of the old sidewalks around Myeonmok Retention Basin (Myeonmok-dong 168-2) starting in October last year, expanding the previously narrow sidewalks from about 1.5 to 4 meters wide to a maximum of 3 to 5 meters.

Forty old streetlights were replaced with bright LED streetlights that also consider urban aesthetics, enabling safe walking even at night.

In particular, by utilizing leftover space at sidewalk corners, two “pocket parks,” small green spaces also known as mini parks, were created intermittently to provide residents with places to relax within the city.

Additionally, a 100-meter pedestrian deck was installed on the section from Myeonmokcheon-ro to Jungnangcheon, greatly improving accessibility and allowing residents around Myeonmok Retention Basin to visit Jungnangcheon more comfortably.

Starting with this sidewalk environment improvement around Myeonmok Retention Basin, the district plans to sequentially refurbish the sidewalks along Myeonmokcheon-ro, Dongil-ro, and Sagajeong-ro by the first half of this year to create a pleasant walking environment for residents.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, said, “The newly renovated sidewalks from this environmental improvement will serve as pleasant walkways welcoming residents visiting Seoul’s first outdoor garden to be created by a district and the culture and sports complex scheduled for completion in 2024,” adding, “We will continue to strive to create a comfortable walking environment where people can walk safely.”

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