Jeju Central Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Expansion... Phase 2 Construction Begins

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Chang-won] Jeju Island will begin full-scale construction of the Jeju Central Bus Lane System (BRT) Phase 2 from the end of this month to improve the punctuality and speed of public transportation.

Starting from the Seogwang-ro section (Gwangyang Intersection to Yeondong Entrance), where the curbside bus lane system is currently operated, a total of 10.6 km sections including Donggwang-ro, Doryeong-ro, and Nohyeong-ro will be sequentially converted into a central bus lane system by December 2025.

This BRT Phase 2 construction project has been reflected in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's "Comprehensive Plan for the Arterial Rapid Transit System Revision Plan," securing 15.9 billion KRW in national funding.

With the introduction of the central bus lane system on Seogwang-ro, travel time by public transportation from Ara Elementary School Intersection to the airport is expected to be reduced by 12 minutes.

Currently, the central bus lanes are disconnected between Ara Elementary School Intersection to Jeju City Hall and from the airport to Yeondong Entrance. However, upon completion of the Seogwang-ro construction, a total of 6.6 km of central bus lanes will be completed, allowing central road bus passengers to reach the airport without delays.

Since the introduction of the central bus lane system on the Ara Elementary School Intersection to Jeju City Hall section in 2017 as part of the Jeju BRT Phase 1 project, a public opinion survey showed that 43% of residents responded that "bus travel speed has improved," and over 76% expressed satisfaction with "convenience and punctuality improvements," leading to further expansion of transportation infrastructure based on resident satisfaction.

Lee Sang-heon, Director of the Jeju Transportation and Aviation Bureau, requested, "The curbside bus lane system on Seogwang-ro will be temporarily suspended during the construction period, and since traffic congestion is expected due to the construction, please use nearby detour roads."

Jeju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Chang-won bless4ya@asiae.co.kr

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