Suwon City to Operate 'Pothole 24-Hour Rapid Response Team' Starting the 15th

Suwon City will operate a 24-hour pothole rapid response team during the rainy season.

The city of Suwon in Gyeonggi Province is reactivating the 'Pothole' 24-hour rapid response team, known as landmines on the road.

Starting from the 15th of this month until the 28th of next month, Suwon City announced that it will operate a 24-hour pothole rapid response team consisting of 59 members across 5 teams from the city and districts.

Potholes are holes that form on the asphalt surface due to damage caused by calcium chloride, moisture infiltration, and other factors. They mainly occur during the thawing season and rainy periods, and prompt repairs are necessary to prevent major accidents.

Suwon City will strengthen road patrols over a total of 950 km, including 32 km of national roads, 23 km of provincial roads, and 895 km of city roads within its jurisdiction. It will establish an emergency contact network to take immediate action upon discovering potholes and repair them within 24 hours if complaints are received.

In addition, to prepare for heavy rains, the city will frequently inspect flood-prone areas such as underpasses and low-lying roads, as well as check and maintain road drainage facilities like storm drains and underpass drainage systems.

Earlier this year, from February 6 to March 31, Suwon City addressed 812 potholes, which is about a 70% increase compared to the same period last year.

A Suwon City official stated, "The 'Pothole 24-hour Rapid Response Team' was selected as the 'Best Proactive Administration Case for the First Half of 2023 in Suwon City,'" and urged, "Active reporting from citizens is necessary to prevent pothole accidents."

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