Yeongdeok Governor Kim Kwangyeol Inspects Transportation Network Expansion Sites... Hopes for Regional Revitalization

Pohang-Yeongdeok Expressway, Ganggu Bridge, and Andong-Yeongdeok Road Improvement
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Kim Kwangyeol, Governor of Yeongdeok County in North Gyeongsang Province, visited the construction sites of the Pohang-Yeongdeok Expressway, the Ganggu Bridge, and the Andong-Yeongdeok Road improvement project on National Route 34 on September 17. He inspected the progress of each project and encouraged the officials involved.

Kim Kwangyeol, Yeongdeok County Governor (right), inspects the transportation network expansion site and encourages the officials. Provided by Yeongdeok County

The Pohang-Yeongdeok Expressway is currently 97% complete, with the final phase of construction underway aiming for an opening in November. Once open, it is expected to ease congestion on National Route 7, reduce the travel distance by 6 kilometers (from 37 km to 31 km), and shorten travel time by 20 minutes (from 39 minutes to 19 minutes). These improvements are anticipated to attract more tourists, reduce logistics costs, and revitalize local industries.

The Ganggu Bridge construction is 84.5% complete and is scheduled for completion in October next year. The Andong-Yeongdeok section of the National Route 34 road improvement project is 85.26% complete and is set to open in December this year.

During his visit, Governor Kim received a briefing on the progress of the projects and emphasized the need for active cooperation between the construction companies and the local government to ensure the safe completion of the work.

Governor Kim stated, "Since these transportation network expansion projects are long-awaited by our residents and will serve as a foundation for regional development, the construction companies and the local government must maintain close cooperation until the very end to ensure their safe completion." He also encouraged everyone involved, saying, "Please do your utmost so that all three projects can enhance transportation convenience and greatly contribute to revitalizing the local economy."

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