Mayor Joo Gwangdeok of Namyangju Inspects Onam-eup Roads and Barefoot Path: "Noticeable Improvement in Traffic Convenience"

Namyangju City Conducts Road Checking of Onam-eup Thoroughfares and Barefoot Path with Citizens
Directly Reviewing Changes in Onam-eup:
Alleviating Traffic Inconvenience and Creating Healing Spaces

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwangdeok) conducted a joint inspection with citizens on the 17th at the Onam-eup urban thoroughfare, the entrance road to Lake Park, and the barefoot path construction site.

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, is inspecting the Onam-eup town road, the entrance to the Lake Park, and the barefoot path construction site together with citizens on the 17th. Provided by Namyangju City

This on-site inspection was organized to directly assess the results of the road construction and barefoot path projects, which were carried out to alleviate traffic inconveniences in the Onam-eup area and expand public rest spaces, as well as to gather feedback from citizens.

On this day, Mayor Joo Gwangdeok, city officials, and about 30 citizens of Onam-eup participated in the inspection, walking together along the road expansion section, the entrance road to Lake Park, and the newly created barefoot path to review the outcomes of the projects.

The Onam urban thoroughfare was expanded to a total length of 1.6 kilometers and a width of 25 meters in the area of 203-20 Onam-ri, significantly reducing congestion in sections that previously experienced chronic traffic jams. The total project cost was 71.7 billion won, with construction starting in 2021 and completed in October 2025.

The progress report for the road checking sites was delivered at the construction site of the new school route in front of Onam Elementary School. Construction for this section began in October with the aim of ensuring a safe route for children to and from school, and the project is being expedited for completion by 2026.

Meanwhile, the entrance road to Onam Lake Park, which had caused significant inconvenience to citizens, was expanded up to the bottleneck section, improving accessibility to the park. The surrounding landscape was also renovated, allowing citizens to use the park more safely and comfortably.

Additionally, a 380-meter barefoot walking path and a foot-washing station were installed on the embankment of Onam Lake Park in September, providing citizens with a healing space where they can enjoy walking in nature and experience both health and relaxation in their daily lives.

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, is delivering a greeting at the site of the Onam-eup urban road, the entrance to the Lake Park, and the barefoot path construction on the 17th. Provided by Namyangju City

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok said, "This inspection was an opportunity to directly confirm with citizens how the traffic and living environment in Onam-eup have changed after years of effort. The expansion of the urban thoroughfare and the entrance road to Lake Park has greatly reduced the inconvenience in sections that used to experience chronic congestion, and residents are now experiencing improved traffic convenience in their daily lives. In particular, the completion of the barefoot path at Onam Lake Park has led to high satisfaction among citizens."

The city plans to continue improving the traffic environment and expanding park infrastructure in Onam-eup by incorporating the feedback collected from residents during this road checking event.

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