Gyeonggi Province to Inspect Over 550 Pedestrian Overpasses in Full Survey... First Collaboration with City and County Governments

Gyeonggi Province will conduct a comprehensive inspection of more than 550 pedestrian overpasses in the province.

The Gyeonggi Provincial Audit Committee announced on July 23 that, in cooperation with city and county governments, it will carry out a full-scale inspection of more than 550 old and deteriorated pedestrian overpasses in the province that pose a threat to pedestrian safety, with the inspection scheduled to run until August 29.

The scope of the audit includes 460 pedestrian overpasses in the province registered in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's FMS (Facility Management System), as well as facilities that have been in place for less than 10 years, and facilities not listed in the system due to lapses in the registration obligations of facility managers, bringing the total to more than 550 locations.

Gyeonggi Provincial Government

Of the 460 pedestrian overpasses currently registered in the FMS, 443 have been in service for more than 10 years, accounting for 96.3% of the total. Overpasses older than 20 years make up 47.1%, or 217 locations. Including unregistered facilities, the number of aging overpasses is expected to increase further.

Gyeonggi Province has determined that, since most city and county inspections are limited to regular safety checks conducted visually, there are limitations in the actual management system. Therefore, this inspection will not only review management status as required by the Facility Safety Act but will also examine the maintenance and reinforcement history for any defects identified during the inspection.

The inspection will also cover the maintenance status of convenience facilities such as drainage systems, railings, stairs, and elevators.

An Sangseop, Chairperson of the Gyeonggi Provincial Audit Committee, stated, "We will continue to strengthen targeted audits that proactively respond to ensure the safety of residents," and added, "Going forward, we will work with city and county governments to conduct audits that focus not just on identifying issues but also on prevention and remediation."

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