Seodaemun-gu to Renovate Aging Sidewalks from Yeonhui IC to Sacheon Bridge by September This Year

Promotion of Permeable Block Pavement to Prevent Water Pooling and Flood Damage

Expected Outcome After Press Improvement

Seodaemun-gu (District Mayor Lee Seongheon) announced on the 18th that it will renovate the aging sidewalks along Seongsan-ro, approximately 1 km from Yeonhui IC to Sacheon Bridge, by September this year to create safer pedestrian paths.

The sidewalks undergoing construction were paved in 2004, and after 20 years, they have suffered damage, subsidence, and root uplift from street trees, raising safety concerns. Additionally, the faded sidewalk blocks have detracted from the urban aesthetics.

The scope of this project includes 1,844㎡ of sidewalk pavement, 573m of drainage (side ditch) maintenance, and 603m of curb maintenance. As part of creating a healthy water circulation city, the district will replace the old sidewalk facilities with permeable blocks that allow good water drainage, giving the sidewalks a fresh new look.

Lee Seongheon, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, stated, “With permeable pavement, rainwater seeps into the ground, preventing water pooling and reducing the volume of rainwater that flows rapidly into the sewer system during heavy rains, which will also help prevent flood damage.”

Current Status Before Press Improvement

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