Changwon Special City, Joint Emergency Inspection of Jinhae-daero Soundproof Tunnel

Changwon Special City conducted an emergency joint inspection of the Jinhae-daero soundproof tunnel on the 29th.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Song Jong-gu] Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam conducted an emergency joint inspection of soundproof tunnels in relation to the fire accident that occurred at the No. 2 Gyeongin Expressway soundproof tunnel on the 29th.

There is one soundproof tunnel located in the city, installed above the Pungho Overpass on Jinhae-daero.

It is 380 meters long and 20 meters wide, installed in December 2015 according to the construction agreement conditions for the Marine Prugio Apartment, and was transferred to the city in April 2016. It is currently managed by the Safety and Construction Division of Jinhae-gu.

This joint inspection was conducted together with Jinhae-gu and the Changwon Fire Headquarters. The facility has one side wall open and is classified as an exception to the application of fire-fighting facilities according to the guidelines for installation and management of road tunnel disaster prevention facilities. However, based on the joint inspection results and for initial fire suppression in case of fire, fire extinguishers will be installed in January next year.

In January, the Safety and Construction Division of Jinhae-gu Office plans to conduct a detailed safety inspection service for the Pungho Overpass, and additional inspections of the soundproof tunnel are also planned.

Mayor Hong Nam-pyo expressed, “I extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the fire accident at the No. 2 Gyeongin Expressway soundproof tunnel,” and stated, “We will thoroughly carry out pre-inspections and preparations to prevent accidents and minimize damage in case of accidents.”

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