Gyeonggi-do Prepares Special Traffic Measures for Chuseok Holiday

Special Traffic Measures for Chuseok Holiday Period in Gyeonggi-do

Gyeonggi Province has designated the period from the 27th of this month to the 3rd of next month as the "Chuseok Holiday Special Traffic Measures Period" and will implement special traffic measures such as increasing intercity bus services to support residents traveling home for Chuseok.

First, Gyeonggi Province will increase the number of buses by 95 vehicles on 45 routes across 5 regions using charter buses and reserve vehicles according to the demand of homebound passengers, increasing the number of trips by 152. City and village buses will be operated flexibly, such as extending operation by one hour according to the circumstances of each city and county if necessary. Additionally, late-night airport buses will operate 6 express routes between major hubs in the province and Incheon Airport, running 12 times daily.

The urban rail lines, Hanam Line and Line 7 (Bucheon), will extend late-night operations until 2 a.m. the next day for two days from September 30 to October 1.

Gyeonggi Province will also provide real-time information on detours and ramp entry control for habitual congestion sections on major expressways and national highways through road variable message signs (VMS). For the five main axes of the Bu, Yeongdong, and Seohaean Expressways, detour routes around 12 sections will be guided in case of congestion, and for eight main axes including National Routes 1, 3, and 39, detour routes around 13 sections will be provided.

During this special measures period, Gyeonggi Province will establish an emergency communication system among related organizations centered on a special traffic measures situation room composed of 42 personnel in two teams.

Also, through the Gyeonggi Transportation Information Center website (gits.gg.go.kr), mobile app (Gyeonggi Transportation Information), and traffic information phone line (1688-9090), information on congestion status on major roads in the province, fastest route guidance, and unexpected situations (traffic accidents, control zones) will be provided.

Operation information for city, intercity, and village buses in the province will be provided through the Gyeonggi Bus Information System’s mobile app (Gyeonggi Bus Information), website (www.gbis.go.kr), and ARS (1688-8031).

To ensure convenience and safe driving for homebound passengers, maintenance of poor road surfaces, road signs, and road facilities will be carried out. In preparation for road damage or collapse caused by typhoons or heavy rain, an emergency road repair system between the province and cities/counties will be established for prompt response.

Furthermore, Gyeonggi Province will focus on establishing transportation order and securing service quality during the holiday period by coordinating with cities/counties, bus transport associations, and bus terminals to conduct inspection activities ensuring compliance with operation times, prevention of boarding refusals, and prohibition of solicitation.

Kim Sang-su, Director of the Gyeonggi Province Transportation Bureau, stated, "We will do our best to support the movement of residents traveling home and back to ensure they experience no traffic inconveniences."

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