Gangseo-gu "Welcome the Extension of Line 5 to Gimpo and Geomdan... Relocation of Banghwa Vehicle Depot Must Also Proceed Smoothly"

Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Metropolitan Area Wide-Area Transportation Committee Adjustment Proposal Respected
"Will Contribute to Solving Transportation Issues for Residents in the Western Seoul Metropolitan Area"

Gangseo-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon) expressed respect on the 19th for the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's Metropolitan Area Wide-area Transportation Committee's (hereinafter referred to as the MAWTC) "Seoul Line 5 Extension Project Adjustment Plan" and stated hopes that the relocation of the Banghwa-dong Construction Waste Disposal Site and Banghwa Vehicle Depot will proceed smoothly.

They also stated that the extension of Seoul Line 5 to Gimpo Geomdan is expected to greatly contribute to resolving the severe traffic congestion experienced by residents in the western metropolitan area during commuting hours.

Gangseo-gu signed a "Business Agreement for the Extension of Seoul Subway Line 5" together with Seoul City and Gimpo City on November 22, 2022. This agreement included a consensus on relocating the Banghwa-dong Construction Waste Disposal Site and Banghwa Vehicle Depot, one of the longest-standing wishes of Gangseo-gu residents.

The recently announced MAWTC adjustment plan for Seoul Line 5 also proposes that Gimpo City and Incheon City jointly take responsibility for establishing the disposal site.

Mayor Jin Gyo-hoon said, "We hope that the traffic congestion in the western metropolitan area will be resolved as soon as possible," and added, "Furthermore, we expect that the 'relocation of the Banghwa-dong Construction Waste Disposal Site and Vehicle Depot' will proceed without any setbacks through close cooperation between the two local governments."

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