No Worries About Snowy Hills in Gangnam-gu!... Gangnam-gu Activates Eco-friendly and Smart Heating Cables on Side Streets

Installation of 840m Heating Cables at 9 Steep Slope Side Roads... Enhancing Snow Removal Efficiency with 'Automatic Control System'

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) recently completed the installation of heated pavement cables on nine steep slope side roads totaling 840 meters, a project that began last August to prepare for heavy snowfall and icy conditions.

Gangnam-gu started installing heated pavement cables last August on nine steep slope locations in Nonhyeon, Cheongdam, Samsung, Yeoksam, and Dogok-dong, areas where snow accumulation during winter increases accident risks and complicates snow removal. The construction was completed by the end of the year.

The heating cables are buried 7 cm deep in the road surface and automatically activate when snow or ice is detected by temperature and humidity sensors. Additionally, an automatic control system can be remotely operated during heavy snowfall forecasts, enabling quick and efficient snow removal while eliminating concerns about corrosion and environmental pollution caused by de-icing chemicals.

In fact, when a sudden heavy snowfall left 5 cm of snow across Seoul last December, the areas in Gangnam-gu where the smart heating system was pre-activated remained clear of snow, demonstrating the effectiveness of the heated pavement and minimizing inconvenience to residents.

Jeong Soon-gyun, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, stated, “With the installation of eco-friendly and smart heated pavement, we can respond proactively and immediately to sudden heavy snowfalls. We will consider expanding the heated pavement sections to create safe roads where Gangnam residents can travel without traffic congestion or inconvenience even during winter.”

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