Ulsan Ulju-gun Completes KTX Pedestrian Bridge Installation Construction

Ulsan's Ulju-gun completed the construction of the KTX pedestrian bridge crossing the Taehwagang River, connecting Samnam-eup and Eonyang-eup, and held a completion ceremony on the 5th at the Seoul Culture Center Plaza.

Previously, the area around Gyodong-ri in Samnam-eup transformed into a new residential area with a growing population as large apartment complexes were built following the completion of the first phase of the KTX station district project.

However, there was a continuous demand from residents for the establishment of pedestrian-only roads due to the lack of infrastructure connecting the existing Eonyang urban area across the Taehwagang River and the emerging residential area.

Accordingly, Ulju-gun invested a total project cost of 9 billion KRW to start the detailed design service in 2020, and completed wind tunnel testing last year to ensure structural stability. Construction began in May last year and was completed last month.

Ulju County Office.

The KTX pedestrian bridge was built prioritizing symbolic design to be utilized as a local landmark. The curved walkway represents the waves of the Taehwagang River, and the main tower stretching toward the sky symbolizes the rising and leaping future of Ulju-gun, featuring a unique and outstanding design.

In particular, the bridge deck incorporated the patented ‘AR Steel Pipe Girder Construction Method,’ enhancing the value of the scenic pedestrian bridge by emphasizing the aesthetic appearance.

This patented method allows the thickness of the bridge deck to be reduced compared to conventional steel pipe girders, saving steel materials, making it economical, and enabling a sleek and sophisticated exterior design.

Additionally, floodlights illuminating the main tower were installed at the base of the tower, and floodlights were also installed on the cables extending toward the tower to create an image of the tower rising through the flow of light. LED line lighting was installed on the bridge railings to enhance pedestrian safety during nighttime passage.

County Governor Lee Soon-geol expressed gratitude to local residents for enduring the inconveniences caused by the KTX pedestrian bridge construction, stating, “With the installation of the pedestrian bridge and the future development of the complex specialized district urban development zone, this area is expected to grow into a vibrant new tourist attraction in Ulju-gun.”

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