'Frequent Major Accidents' Yeosu Hanjae Tunnel, Traffic Restriction for Vehicles Over 4.5t

From September 1, Hanjae Rotary → Hanjae Intersection 1.9 km One-Way

[Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek] From now on, vehicles over 4.5 tons, including freight trucks and construction machinery, will be prohibited from passing through the Hanjae Tunnel in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, where a traffic accident involving a large trailer carrying passenger cars caused 19 casualties last July.

The Yeosu Police Station announced, "Starting September 1, traffic will be restricted for freight vehicles over 4.5 tons and construction machinery on Hanjae-ro (a 1.9 km road connecting Hanjae Rotary, Hanjae Tunnel, and Hanjae Intersection), as decided by the Traffic Safety Facilities Review Committee on August 11."

Previously, in February last year, a 5-ton cargo truck and, in March this year, a 5-ton freight truck were involved in accidents caused by brake failure. Considering these similar incidents, the restriction will apply to the same types of vehicles as those restricted on Bonggang Overpass (freight vehicles over 4.5 tons and construction machinery). However, taking into account the nearby residential areas, commercial buildings, and apartments under construction, the restriction will be enforced only on the one-way downhill section.

Speed reduction facilities such as speed enforcement cameras and traffic signals will be installed in the future, and the Yeosu City Hall, the road management authority, has also been requested to install banners and notification signs.

Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek simkt7@asiae.co.kr

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