Gyeonggi Province Implements Special Traffic Measures for Chuseok Holiday... Creating a Safe and Convenient Transportation Environment

Gyeonggi Province to Implement Special Traffic Measures from October 2 to 12
Expanding Public Transportation Capacity, Strengthening Traffic Safety, and Facilitating Smooth Traffic Flow
Flexible Operation of Intercity Bus Routes and Encouraging Taxi Service Around Transportation Facilities
Providing and Operating Detour Routes for Congested Sections of Major Expressways and National Highways

Gyeonggi Province has designated the 11-day period from October 2 to October 12 as the "2025 Chuseok Holiday Special Traffic Measures Period" and will implement special traffic measures for travelers heading to their hometowns.

Poster for the '2025 Chuseok Holiday Special Traffic Measures Period.' Provided by Gyeonggi Province

First, for intercity buses, the province will add 84 buses and increase the number of trips by 131 across 39 routes in four regions. City and village buses will operate flexibly, such as extending the last bus by one hour, depending on the circumstances of each city and county. Taxi operations will be encouraged around transportation facilities such as terminals, where demand increases during the Chuseok holiday period.

For major expressways and national highways with frequent congestion, road information displays (VMS) will provide real-time information on detours and interchange entry controls to help disperse traffic. Accordingly, for five major expressways, including the Gyeongbu, Yeongdong, and Seohaean Expressways, detour routes for 13 nearby sections will be provided in the event of congestion. For nine national highways, including National Routes 1, 3, and 39, detour routes for 14 nearby sections will also be provided.

The province will establish an emergency contact system among 31 cities and counties and related agencies, centered on a special traffic measures situation room staffed by 66 people in two shifts. Situation room staff will monitor the operation of various transportation modes and respond swiftly to unexpected situations such as traffic accidents.

To this end, the province will provide information on congestion status, fastest routes, and unexpected situations (such as traffic accidents and controlled areas) on major roads in the province through the Gyeonggi Traffic Information Center website, radio traffic broadcasts (OBS, Gyeongin Broadcasting), the mobile app (Gyeonggi Traffic Information), and the traffic information hotline (1688-9090).

Additionally, to ensure convenient and safe travel for holiday travelers, the province will repair damaged road surfaces, road signs, and road facilities. It will also establish an emergency road restoration system between the province and cities/counties to respond promptly to road washouts and damage.

Operation information for city, intercity, and village buses in the province will be provided through the Gyeonggi Bus Information System mobile app (Gyeonggi Bus Information), the internet, and ARS.

Kim Gwangdeok, Director of the Transportation Bureau of Gyeonggi Province, stated, "We will do our utmost to implement special traffic measures so that those returning to their hometowns during the long Chuseok holiday can travel without inconvenience," and urged, "Please actively cooperate with safe driving and compliance with traffic laws for a safe and enjoyable holiday."

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