Installation of Pedestrian Overpasses and Elevators... 'The Way to Hangang Park' Becomes More Convenient
Improvement and Extension of Aging Saenamteo and Ichon 2-dong Pedestrian Overpasses to Ichon Hangang Park, with Elevator Installation
Additional Elevators to Be Installed at 18 Hangang Bridge Locations by 2026 to Enhance South-North Hangang Accessibility
[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The routes to Ichon Hangang Park and Mangwon Hangang Park are becoming more convenient and safer.
On the 23rd, the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Hangang Project Headquarters announced that the construction for the 'Saenamteo·Ichon 2-dong Pedestrian Overpass Improvement' and the 'New Elevator Installation at the North End of Seogang Bridge' has been completed and will open on the 24th.
Seoul improved the aging Saenamteo·Ichon 2-dong pedestrian overpass located at the north end of Hangang Railway Bridge and newly installed an elevator connecting to Ichon Hangang Park. An elevator was also newly installed at the north end of Seogang Bridge, leading to the entrance of Mangwon Hangang Park.
The Saenamteo·Ichon 2-dong pedestrian overpass is a passageway connecting to Ichon Hangang Park. Although it is frequently used by citizens enjoying bicycle riding or walking, the facility has aged over 25 years, and the steep slopes and stairs have raised safety concerns.
First, Seoul repaired and reinforced the slopes and stairs of the Saenamteo·Ichon 2-dong pedestrian overpass to make them gentler and enhance safety. The overpass was extended by 25 meters, and a 21-passenger elevator was installed to allow pedestrians with mobility difficulties to conveniently descend to the Hangang Park.
A scenic deck offering a panoramic view of the beautiful Hangang River was also installed on the extended pedestrian overpass. The viewing deck was designed to harmonize with the surrounding environment. Considering the connection with the reinforced glass railings and the surrounding aesthetics, the existing concrete pavement was replaced with an eco-friendly wooden deck.
An elevator connecting to the entrance of Mangwon Hangang Park was also newly installed at the north end of Seogang Bridge. It is expected that pedestrians with mobility difficulties and bicycle users will be able to move easily to Mangwon Hangang Park.
The Hangang Project Headquarters plans to enhance connectivity between the south and north sides of Hangang Park by installing an additional 18 elevators connecting 18 points of Hangang bridges and Hangang Park by 2026. Following the recent installation of two elevators at the north end of Hangang Railway Bridge and one at the north end of Seogang Bridge, elevators will also be installed at Yanghwa Bridge next year, gradually expanding the facilities.
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Hwang In-sik, head of the Seoul Hangang Project Headquarters, said, "We hope that through the improvement of the pedestrian overpass and the installation of new elevators, all citizens can visit Hangang Park more comfortably and safely," adding, "We will continue to expand and improve access facilities to Hangang Park."
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