Jinju Station Abandoned Railway Site... Transformed into Bicycle Path Rest Area

Installation of Walking Paths and Exercise Facilities in Neglected Trash Area
Expecting a New Rest Space

Former Jinju Station Abandoned Railway Site Bicycle Path Rest Area On-site Visit by Jinju Mayor Cho Gyu-il [Image Source=Jinju City]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Jinju City, Gyeongnam, is expected to bring new vitality to the old downtown area through the "Bicycle Path Rest Area Creation Project" utilizing the abandoned Gyeongjeon Line railway land near the former Jinju Station.

On the 29th, it was announced that the bicycle path rest area project on the abandoned railway track of Jinju Station was recently completed.

The section had long been neglected due to illegal buildings such as warehouses and garbage dumping, causing frequent complaints. The project covered a total area of 2,800㎡ with a budget of about 500 million KRW, starting construction in September last year and completing in mid-April this year.

This project was promoted as part of the "True Story Road Bicycle Path Creation Project," selected through a public contest for utilizing idle railway land.

The created rest area includes walking trails, exercise facilities, and about 2,800 trees planted, expected to serve not only as a resting place for bicycle users but also as a new relaxation space for residents.

Additionally, the remaining abandoned railway sections from Sumokwon Station to the boundary of Haman (7 km) and from Naedong Sanggang Village to Yusu Station (2.4 km) will soon begin construction.

The city plans to invest 4.8 billion KRW, proceed with detailed design, and start construction as early as the first half of this year, aiming for completion by the second half of 2022.

Through this, the entire Jinju area of the abandoned Gyeongjeon Line railway land, connecting east and west within the city and linking rural and urban areas, is expected to be developed into a resident-friendly space.

Mayor Cho Gyu-il inspected the site on the 28th and stated, "We will support citizens' bicycle use through various policies, expand bicycle path infrastructure, and build a convenient living bicycle city, thereby improving the quality of life for our citizens."

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