Police to Restrict Traffic in Itaewon, Hongdae, and Other Seoul Districts During Halloween Period

The police will implement vehicle control measures in major entertainment districts across Seoul, including Itaewon, Hongdae, Seongsu, and Myeong-dong, in preparation for large crowds expected during the Halloween period.

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The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced that it has designated October 24-25 and October 31 through November 1 as the "Halloween Intensive Management Period." During this time, vehicle entry will be restricted in stages on Itaewon-ro in Yongsan-gu (from the entrance of Itaewon to the Cheil Worldwide intersection), Jandari-ro in Mapo-gu (from Samgeori Pocha to SangSangMadang), Myeong-dong Street in Jung-gu (from the entrance of Samil-daero to in front of the Central Post Office), and Yeonmujang-gil in Seongdong-gu (from Daerim Warehouse intersection to Gyeongdong Elementary School intersection).

In the first stage, "Pedestrian Caution," the police will manage illegal parking and obstacles. In the second stage, "Congestion," some vehicles will be restricted and emergency vehicle lanes will be secured. ▲At the third stage, "Severe Congestion," all vehicle entry will be completely blocked and safety management will focus on pedestrians. Additionally,if there is a sudden surge in crowds, vehicle entry will be immediately blocked regardless of the designated stages.

To minimize inconvenience to citizens caused by traffic congestion, an average of 230 traffic police officers will be deployed daily over the four-day period to strengthen traffic management at major intersections.

A police official stated, "We ask citizens visiting crowded areas during the Halloween period to check the traffic control times and one-way pedestrian routes in the surrounding areas," and added, "We hope everyone will cooperate with police guidance and control measures for a safe Halloween."

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