Partial Traffic Control in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu Lifted Early at Noon on the 6th

Early Cherry Blossom Petal Fall Leads to Early Lift of Traffic Restrictions on Some Sections Including ‘Yeouiseo-ro Lower Road’ at Noon on April 6

The Area of ‘Yeouiseo-ro Cherry Blossom Road’ Under Spring Flower Festival Remains Fully Closed Until Noon on April 10

The Spring Flower Festival Runs Until April 9 with Various Events Including Busking, Art & Food Market, and Spring Flower Night

Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced that due to warm weather and spring rain causing cherry blossoms to fall faster than initially expected, traffic restrictions on some sections including Yeouiseo-ro lower road will be lifted early starting from noon on April 6.

The district had originally planned to enforce traffic restrictions from April 1 to April 10 on Yeouiseo-ro Cherry Blossom Road and the lower road due to the early cherry blossom bloom.

However, due to continued high temperatures and rain accompanied by strong winds during the festival period causing rapid petal fall, traffic restrictions will be fully lifted at noon on April 6 on the following sections: ▲Yeouiseo-ro lower road (from Seogang Bridge South Public Parking Lot to Yeoui-haryu IC) ▲the section entering from Yeoui-haryu IC to the north end of Yeoui 2 Bridge ▲the section from Yeoui 2 Bridge to the National Assembly Gate 3.

However, considering that the ‘17th Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival (April 4?9)’, ‘2023 Korea Fermentation Culture Expo (April 7?9)’, and ‘2023 National Assembly Opening Event (April 8?9)’ are held around Yeouiseo-ro Cherry Blossom Road and the National Assembly, the section of Yeouiseo-ro Cherry Blossom Road (from Seogang Bridge South Intersection to National Assembly Gate 3) will remain fully closed to vehicles and maintain a car-free street until noon on April 10 as originally scheduled.

The ‘17th Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival’ will proceed as planned until April 9 along Yeouiseo-ro Cherry Blossom Road and at the National Assembly soccer field by the Han River riverside, featuring ▲‘Rest Areas’ for comfortable relaxation ▲‘Busking’ performances held nine times daily ▲‘Photo Zones’ decorated with various spring flowers and flower pots ▲‘Art Market’ showcasing beautiful crafts ▲an eco-friendly ‘Food Market’ without disposable products ▲and ‘Spring Flower Night’ performances starting every evening at 7 PM.

Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, stated, “This year, cherry blossoms bloomed and fell faster than last year, so we decided to lift traffic restrictions early on some sections to reduce inconvenience for citizens. Although the splendid cherry blossoms have faded, various cultural events and programs that citizens can enjoy will continue until the festival ends, so we ask for the interest and participation of many people.”

‘Spring Flower Yacht Tour’ for Culturally Marginalized Groups Operated During Yeouido Spring Flower Festival

Yacht Ride on the Han River to View Spring Flower Road and Bamseom Island... Four Sessions with 160 Participants

Yacht Safety Inspection Conducted on March 27... Contributing to Expanding Cultural Experience Opportunities for Marginalized Groups

Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced that during the ‘17th Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival’, it will operate the ‘Seoul Yacht Marina Spring Flower Yacht Tour’ in partnership with Seoul Marina Resort to provide cultural experiences for culturally marginalized groups in the area.

The ‘2023 Seoul Yacht Marina Spring Flower Yacht Tour’ is a program that allows participants to view the fully reopened Yeouiseo-ro Spring Flower Road and Bamseom Island from the Han River by yacht for the first time in four years.

Through this program, the district offers seniors, people with disabilities, low-income children, and other marginalized groups in the community not only a yacht experience to enjoy the beautiful spring scenery of the Han River but also opportunities to participate in various cultural events of the Yeouido Spring Flower Festival.

Boarding a Yacht

The Spring Flower Yacht Tour will be held four times: ▲April 7 at 2 PM (local seniors) ▲April 7 at 4 PM (students of Neulpureum School) ▲April 8 at 2 PM (Dream Start children and Dream Addition participants) ▲April 9 at 2 PM (local seniors and Dream Start children), with 40 participants per session for a total of 160 people.

The tour lasts about one hour, departing from the marina dock, passing Dangsan Railway Bridge, going up to Seogang Bridge, and returning.

On March 27, prior to the tours, a yacht safety inspection was conducted. Thirty-five officials from Yeongdeungpo-gu Office, Yeongdeungpo Cultural Foundation, and the nonprofit organization Dream Addition attended to inspect the dock access, boarding and disembarking methods, safety personnel deployment, hazardous materials check, and both interior and exterior of the yacht, prioritizing the safety and convenience of visitors.

Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, said, “We hope this yacht tour will expand cultural experience opportunities for marginalized groups who have had difficulty enjoying cultural benefits due to economic burdens. We will do our best to reduce cultural disparities by working with the local community to promote cultural welfare for marginalized groups.”

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