Daejeon City to Temporarily Open 'Bangdong Samgeori Grade-Separated Interchange' Starting October 1

Easing Holiday Traffic Congestion
by Allowing Vehicles to Pass Without Waiting at Signals

Photo by Daejeon City Provided

Daejeon City will temporarily open the Bangdong Samgeori grade-separated interchange in the Bangdong Reservoir area of Yuseong District starting October 1, in order to minimize inconvenience to citizens and prepare for the surge in traffic volume during the Chuseok holiday period.

This opening is a core section of the road expansion project from Seodaejeon IC to Dugye 3-ga, which the city is currently pursuing. The temporary opening will allow vehicles to pass through without waiting at traffic signals, which is expected to ease congestion for vehicles traveling home for the holiday and returning, as well as reduce the risk of accidents.

Additionally, even during regular periods, the travel time for commuters between Daejeon and Gyeryong is expected to be reduced by approximately 5 to 10 minutes, and the convenience for citizens visiting Bangdong Reservoir will be greatly improved.

Photo by Daejeon City Provided

To reduce traffic congestion during the initial opening period, Daejeon City plans to implement advance publicity, on-site traffic management, real-time guidance through navigation systems and traffic broadcasts, and speed restrictions.

Park Jehwa, Director of the Daejeon City Construction Management Headquarters, stated, "The temporary opening of Bangdong Bridge is a measure prioritizing the alleviation of traffic congestion and ensuring citizen safety before the Chuseok holiday," adding, "We will do our utmost to complete the remaining construction without delay and finish the project by the end of November."

Meanwhile, the road expansion project from Seodaejeon IC to Dugye 3-ga is an expansion initiative being undertaken for the first time in over 30 years, since the Daejeon Regional Land Management Office expanded the existing two-lane road to four lanes in 1993. The project is currently 90% complete and is in its final stages, aiming for completion by the end of November.

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