Typhoon Approaching, Risk of Trailer and Bus Overturning... Korea Expressway Corporation Advises Avoiding Highway Travel

Korea Expressway Corporation has urged drivers to refrain from operating vehicles prone to overturning accidents, such as trailers, large freight trucks, and buses, as Typhoon Khanun approaches.

On the afternoon of the 9th, employees of the Korea Expressway Corporation Suncheon Branch are changing the warning sign direction on the Honam Expressway towards Cheonan from "Drowsiness Warning" to "Slippery Road Warning." / Photo by Yonhap News

According to the Expressway Corporation on the 10th, the highway disaster management manual includes provisions to restrict the passage of tall vehicles when the average wind speed on the highway exceeds 21 m/s for 10 minutes. This is intended to prevent major accidents caused by vehicles overturning due to strong winds while driving at high speeds.

Vehicles passing through restricted sections must quickly exit via detour routes, and if strong winds persist, they should evacuate to rest areas or nearby safe zones to prevent accidents. Additionally, trucks carrying cargo must secure their loads before driving to prevent overturning accidents.

The Expressway Corporation will provide traffic information and detour guidance through traffic broadcasts, Variable Message Signs (VMS), and T-map, and will also offer guidance via the expressway traffic information app and the Road Plus website.

A representative from the Expressway Corporation said, "For the safety of expressway users, we ask that you refrain from driving on the expressway," and added, "Please check the weather and traffic conditions before departure."

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