[Exclusive] Total Strike Halts Seokjeon Overpass Relocation... Construction Near Completion Delayed Again

Construction site for the relocation of the pedestrian overpass in Seokjeon-dong, Masanhoewon-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam. / Photo by Se-ryeong Lee ryeong@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] On the morning of the 13th, the relocation work site of the overpass in Seokjeon-dong, Masanhwoin-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongnam, looked gloomy and lifeless, unlike before.

As the general strike by the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions Ready-Mix Concrete Branch and the Public Transport Workers' Union Cargo Solidarity continues, construction sites in various regions have come to a complete halt, and the relocation work of the Seokjeon-dong overpass, which was scheduled to be completed in June this year, has also been suspended.

Local residents are sharing their questions about the relocation construction of the Seokjeon-dong overpass on an internet cafe bulletin board. [Image source: Cafe bulletin board capture]

Residents have been making inquiries and complaints to the relevant departments and expressing their concerns about the progress of the relocation construction on internet cafes and other platforms.

Opinions were divided as to whether it was due to the change of mayor following the local elections or the impact of the general strike.

An official from the Construction Road Division of the City Safety, Construction, and Transportation Bureau said, “The workers of the Cargo Solidarity and the Ready-Mix Concrete Branch are on strike, so we cannot proceed with the construction,” adding, “It is regrettable and frustrating that there is no progress whenever residents call about the relocation construction.”

Although last year’s steel shortage that halted the construction site was overcome, there were complaints that there is no way to supply ready-mix concrete due to the workers’ strike.

The official said, “We have prepared everything to pour the ready-mix concrete for the pier foundation,” and “We are focusing on site management to prevent accidents until the construction resumes.”

The city expects that the construction, which was scheduled to be completed this month, will be finished in September or October due to the impact of the general strike.

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