Dongdaemun-gu, Proactive Maintenance of Defective Manholes to Prevent Safety Accidents

Dongdaemun-gu Prevents Safety Accidents through Proactive Maintenance of Defective Manholes

Identified 60 Defective Manholes through Proactive Full Inspection, Maintenance Scheduled by September Using Patented Construction Method

Creating a Safe Dongdaemun-gu with Proactive Maintenance of Defective Manholes That Could Lead to Major Accidents

Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) announced that it is promoting the maintenance of defective manholes installed on roads within the district, which have height differences with the road surface or damaged surroundings, raising concerns about potential safety accidents.

Defective manholes cause inconvenience to vehicle and pedestrian traffic and may lead to serious accidents if not promptly repaired. To prevent safety accidents, the district conducted a proactive inspection of all manholes in the area from May to early June. Sixty defective manholes were identified through this inspection, and with a budget of 100 million KRW, maintenance began in July and is planned to be completed by September.

The maintenance of defective manholes involves breaking the uneven or damaged parts between the manhole and the road into a circular shape, adjusting the manhole height, and then repaving the area. The work is carried out using a patented construction method that allows vehicle traffic to resume one hour after the construction.

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “Defective manholes not only cause traffic inconvenience but can also lead to major accidents. We will do our best to create a safe Dongdaemun-gu through continuous inspections and systematic management.”

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