Dongbindaegyo Bridge Construction Progressing Smoothly... Satongpaldal Pohang, Urban Traffic Hub & Tourist Landmark

Pohang City announced on the 7th that the construction of the 'Dongbin Bridge,' which is set to become a hub for urban traffic and a regional tourism landmark, is progressing smoothly with the current completion rate entering the 22% range.

Construction site of Dongbin Bridge, which is planned to connect Songdo-dong, Pohang and Yeongildae Beach.

Dongbin Bridge is a key part of Local Road No. 20 (Hyoja to Sangwon), with a total project cost of 73.8 billion KRW. It is a project to build a 395-meter-long, four-lane, two-way sea bridge connecting Songdo-dong in Nam-gu, Pohang City, and Hanggu-dong in Buk-gu.

Construction began in June 2021, and the foundation work for the sea bridge piers has been completed. Currently, the bridge pillar construction is underway (completion rate 22%), with a target completion date of June 2026.

Dongbin Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge where cables are installed at an inclined angle from the tall main tower pillars to support the bridge deck. While typical cable-stayed bridges are symmetrically installed on both sides of the main tower, Dongbin Bridge features an asymmetrical cable-stayed design with the sea section longer than the land section to allow smooth ship passage in Dongbin Inner Harbor. Additionally, an observatory offering a 360-degree view of the sea and the beach will be installed on the main tower.

Once completed, Dongbin Bridge will not only fulfill its original purpose of connecting Songdo Beach and Yeongildae Beach but also significantly reduce travel time between the two beaches. The previous detour route took about 10 minutes, but this will be shortened to 3 to 4 minutes, cutting travel time by more than 6 minutes.

This will help alleviate traffic inconveniences for citizens commuting to and from POSCO, the steel industrial complex, and will also distribute traffic volume from Songdo Bridge and Dongbin Big Bridge, greatly improving traffic flow on city roads.

Furthermore, Dongbin Bridge, along with Yeongilman Bridge, is expected to become a new representative tourist attraction of Pohang and greatly contribute to the revitalization of Yeongildae Beach in Buk-gu and Songdo Beach in Nam-gu.

A Pohang City official stated, “Although the original plan was to complete the bridge by June 2026, we are focusing administrative efforts to advance the construction period and complete it by the end of 2025.” He added, “The completion of Dongbin Bridge is expected to accelerate urban regeneration and revitalization in coastal urban areas such as Songdo-dong, Hanggu-dong, and Duho-dong.”

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