Andongho Ferry Service Suspended... Reduced Operation to Partial Sections Due to Drought-Induced Low Water Levels

Suspended Ferry Service, Dosan-myeon Dongbu-ri to Yean-myeon Bupo-ri

Shortened Operation, Yean-myeon Domok-ri to Yean-myeon Cheonjeon-ri

Andong Lake. [Image source=Doosan Encyclopedia]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Gwiyeol] The ferry operation in the upper region of Andong Lake will be suspended or shortened to certain sections starting from the 28th of this month to ensure the safety of vessels and passengers.

Due to the ongoing nationwide drought, the water level of Andong Lake has dropped to 147m, leading to this decision.

The ferry service that will be suspended is Gyeongbuk No. 705, a vehicle ferry operating between Dongbu-ri, Dosan-myeon and Bupo-ri, Yean-myeon.

The ferries that will operate on a shortened route are Gyeongbuk No. 703 and No. 704, running between Domok-ri, Yean-myeon and Uichon-ri, Dosan-myeon. During the shortened operation, the route will run from Domok-ri, Yean-myeon to Cheonjeon-ri (Sangcheon), Yean-myeon.

The Andong Imha Lake Waterway Management Office stated, “Residents who cannot use the ferry due to the suspension and route shortening are advised to use the detour road via Jujin Bridge, and ferry operations will resume immediately once it becomes possible.”

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