Yeoju City to Convert Gangbyeon-ro to One-Way Street from September 1... Transforming into a Pedestrian-Friendly Road

Gangbyeon-ro to Become One-Way Street
Urban Regeneration Project to Create Pedestrian-Friendly Spaces and Revitalize Local Businesses

Yeoju City in Gyeonggi Province announced on August 27 that it will begin construction to convert Gangbyeon-ro (the section from Daerosa to Sejong Hospital Intersection) into a one-way street starting September 1.

Yeoju City will convert Gangbyeon-ro (section from Daerosa to Sejong Hospital Intersection) into a one-way street starting September 1. A bird's-eye view. Provided by Yeoju City

This project is part of an urban regeneration initiative aimed at transforming Gangbyeon-ro into a pedestrian-friendly, safe, and pleasant street that provides rest areas for residents and revitalizes nearby commercial districts by increasing foot traffic.

Although Gangbyeon-ro boasts beautiful natural scenery along the Namhan River and is surrounded by small local shops, there have been ongoing concerns about poor pedestrian conditions due to two-way vehicle traffic and inadequate nighttime street lighting.

In response, since 2023, the city has conducted a traffic survey service to adjust vehicle traffic on Gangbyeon-ro to a one-way system, aiming to utilize road space more efficiently. Through this study, the city confirmed that designating Gangbyeon-ro as a one-way street would not negatively impact traffic flow.

Through this construction, Yeoju City plans to reduce the existing two-way, two-lane road from Daerosa to Sejong Hospital Intersection to a single lane, expand sidewalks, install benches and rest areas, and add nighttime landscape lighting. By doing so, the city expects to increase both daytime and nighttime pedestrian traffic and attract more visitors to nearby commercial areas.

A Yeoju City official stated, "The conversion of Gangbyeon-ro to a one-way street is more than just a change in the traffic system; it is part of an urban regeneration project to create spaces where citizens can walk and relax safely. Improving the pedestrian-centered environment will also greatly contribute to revitalizing the local economy."

To minimize traffic inconvenience during construction, the city will provide resident guidance and implement traffic control measures. In addition, it plans to gradually complete traffic safety facilities in phases and expand the project to the entire length of Gangbyeon-ro depending on the project's outcomes.

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