The Heavy Snow Warning Has Been Lifted... Seoul Subway and Bus Increased Dispatch Extended by 30 Minutes

Preparing for Rush Hour Congestion... Seoul City Sprays 3,903t of Deicing Agent

On the 15th, heavy snow warnings were issued in various parts of the central region, and citizens at Seoul Station were moving while being hit by falling snow. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Byung-don] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 15th that due to heavy snowfall in the central region starting in the afternoon, road congestion is expected, so the peak-hour public transportation dispatch times for commuting have been extended by 30 minutes.

Accordingly, concentrated dispatch will take place from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM on the 15th, and from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on the 16th.

The targeted public transportation includes subway lines 1 to 9, the Uisinseol Line, the Sillim Line, and city buses.

Although the heavy snow warning issued across Seoul as of 5:00 PM on the day was lifted, the city explained that due to subzero temperatures causing icy roads, the concentrated dispatch times were extended.

Additionally, if roads are closed due to freezing, buses passing through frequently controlled sections such as Muakjae or Mia Ridge will use detour routes.

According to the city, about 4.5 cm of snow had accumulated across Seoul as of 5:00 PM on the day.

The city entered a level 2 emergency snow removal system, deploying 8,484 personnel, 1,123 pieces of equipment, and 3,903 tons of snow removal agents to carry out snow removal operations.

So far, there are no traffic control zones due to the snow.

Road condition information can be checked via bus stop information terminals (BIT), variable message signs (VMS), and the Seoul Transportation Information Center website (topis.seoul.go.kr).

Choi Jin-seok, Director of Safety Management at Seoul City, said, "To prevent safety accidents, please refrain from using private cars during the evening commute and use public transportation," and added, "Please also be cautious of slipping and falling accidents."

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