Gwangju City to Expand Investigation of 'Voids' Causing Ground Subsidence

87.3 Kilometers of Vulnerable Roads to Be Inspected This Year
Swift Repairs Planned Upon Detection Through Proactive Measures

Photo of 'Joint Investigation' using equipment. Provided by Gwangju City

On October 14, Gwangju City announced that it will expand its investigation of 'voids' beneath roads to proactively prevent ground subsidence accidents and ensure public safety.

'Voids' refer to empty spaces beneath roads. The city plans to quickly repair any voids discovered during inspections in order to prevent ground subsidence accidents in advance.

The city will conduct non-destructive inspections using ground-penetrating radar (GPR) on 87.3 kilometers across 19 road sections identified as vulnerable to ground subsidence accidents by the end of this year. If voids are detected, they will be promptly repaired.

The inspection target for this year, 87.3 kilometers, is 2.3 times larger than last year’s 38 kilometers. This proactive approach comes in response to the growing public concern over safety related to ground subsidence.

The city also plans to promptly restore voids identified by the Korea Infrastructure Safety and Technology Corporation, in cooperation with road management authorities, district offices, and related organizations.

Joo Inseok, head of the Road Division, stated, "In addition to this joint investigation and restoration, we plan to continuously expand the inspection areas in the future. We will do our utmost to ensure public safety by proactively responding to ground subsidence."

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