Jongno-gu Inspects Over 17,000 Manholes to Ensure Road Safety
Defective Manholes Discovered Through Comprehensive Survey Classified into Manholes Requiring Major Upgrades and Regular Maintenance
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu will conduct a large-scale inspection and maintenance of ‘defective manholes’ starting this month to create a safe and convenient road environment.
Road (carriageway) manholes are located on the road surface, and if there is damage or subsidence around them causing unevenness with the road, it can lead to traffic accidents. Additionally, they cause noise when vehicles pass over them, so systematic management is essential.
Accordingly, the district plans to conduct joint inspections with related organizations to identify protruding, subsided, or damaged manholes in advance and protect citizens’ safety.
As of March 2022, there are a total of 17,139 manholes installed on roads within the area. Among these, 7,142 are for sewage, 5,550 for water supply, 411 for electricity, 2,144 for telecommunications, 298 for gas, 1,569 for fire hydrants, and 25 for others.
The district intends to carry out quarterly, monthly, and ad-hoc patrol inspections to eliminate risk factors. First, during April, a full survey will be conducted by type, including ▲manholes with unevenness caused by protrusion or subsidence ▲manholes with damaged surrounding pavement ▲manholes with defective covers such as separation or deformation.
Defective manholes found through the full survey will be classified through consultation with related organizations into those requiring comprehensive improvement and those needing general maintenance. Final maintenance work will be carried out to ensure the long-term flatness of the road.
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A district official stated, “Through prior joint inspections and maintenance, we aim to protect the safety of drivers and pedestrians and resolve noise complaints,” adding, “Since Jongno is located in the city center with a large floating population and heavy vehicle traffic, we will pay special attention to creating a safe road environment.”
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