Yeongju City Accelerates Jeokdonggyo Bridge Demolition and Road Maintenance Plan

"Loss of Function in Aging Bridge...
Accelerating Resident-Centered Maintenance"

Yeongju City in North Gyeongsang Province has officially begun developing an implementation plan for the demolition of the aging Jeokdonggyo Bridge and the maintenance of County Road No. 4.

On July 16, the city held an interim briefing session in the office of the Director of the Urban Construction Bureau at City Hall regarding the 'Basic Plan Service for the Demolition of Jeokdonggyo Bridge and Maintenance of County Road No. 4.' During the session, the city gathered opinions from relevant organizations on the feasibility of the project and its future direction.

The briefing was attended by Park Jeongrak, Director of the Urban Construction Bureau, as well as related public officials and representatives from the service provider. The meeting featured in-depth discussions focusing on the current state of bridge aging, the necessity for maintenance following the relocation of the railway, and strategies to enhance road technology.

Jeokdonggyo Bridge was originally constructed for the operation of the Jungang Line railway. However, after the completion of the double-track electrification project, the bridge lost its function, and its structural deterioration has worsened, leading to ongoing safety concerns. Reflecting these issues, Yeongju City plans to proceed with the demolition of Jeokdonggyo Bridge and establish a road maintenance plan that prioritizes residents' convenience.

Park Jeongrak stated, "Through this service, the necessity for demolishing Jeokdonggyo Bridge and the direction for maintenance have become more concrete. We will work to minimize inconvenience to residents and create safe infrastructure based on a feasible implementation plan."

This service began in May and is scheduled for completion in November. A total project budget of 3 billion won will be invested. The plan includes the demolition of the 40-meter-long Jeokdonggyo Bridge, maintenance of a 600-meter section of road, and the conversion of a grade-separated intersection into an at-grade intersection to enhance convenience for residents.

Yeongju City is holding an interim briefing session to actively proceed with the demolition of Jeokdonggyo Bridge.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.