Gwangju City Implements 'Special Safety Measures' at Urban Railway Line 2 Construction Site

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Metropolitan City Urban Railway Construction Headquarters announced on the 22nd that it will implement special safety measures at the construction sites of Urban Railway Line 2 in celebration of Chuseok.

First, safety inspections will be conducted over three days (26th, 29th-30th) at seven locations, including the Yudeok-dong vehicle depot and six main sections (City Hall~Gwangju Station) where the Urban Railway Line 2 construction is underway.

The safety inspections will focus on ▲measures to block outsiders from entering construction sites during the Chuseok holiday period ▲the maintenance status of traffic facilities for the safety of vehicles and pedestrians ▲traffic management measures and their implementation status to alleviate congestion ▲safety measures for construction equipment during the holiday period ▲and the condition of environmental maintenance around the construction sites.

Minor issues found during the inspections will be immediately corrected, while serious defects or risk factors will be urgently addressed on-site with emergency safety measures, followed by detailed safety diagnostics and repair reinforcement through the relevant departments.

In addition, to raise awareness of construction worker safety before the Chuseok holiday, patrols of construction sites will be conducted regularly to monitor and prevent safety accidents.

Furthermore, during the Chuseok holiday period when the ongoing construction of Gwangju Urban Railway Line 2 is temporarily suspended, emergency duty teams will be organized and operated for each construction section to promptly handle any safety accidents or civil complaints related to the construction.

Kim Jaesik, head of the Urban Railway Construction Headquarters, said, “We will make every effort to ensure safety management at the Urban Railway Line 2 construction sites through these special safety measures for Chuseok,” adding, “We will do our best to minimize inconvenience to citizens caused by construction during the holiday period.”

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