Osan City Accelerates Expansion of Major Road Networks for Transportation Infrastructure Enhancement

Gyeongbu Line Overpass, Yangsan-dong?National Route 1, and Jigot-dong?Segyo District Connecting Roads Begin Construction
Lee Gwonjae: "Connecting Daily Life and the Region's Future... Delivering Tangible Transportation Innovation for Citizens"

Osan City in Gyeonggi Province is accelerating the construction of major road networks to expand its transportation infrastructure.

According to the city on December 2, since the launch of the 8th popularly elected administration, Osan has been pushing forward with key projects including the Gyeongbu Line railway overpass road, the road connecting Yangsan-dong to National Route 1, the road connecting Jigot-dong to Segyo District, and the access road to Seorang Reservoir.

A panoramic view of the construction site for the road connecting Jigotdong to Segyo 1 District, promoted by Osan City. Provided by Osan City

The Gyeongbu Line railway overpass road project is being promoted as part of the Segyo 2 District's comprehensive transportation improvement plan. It will connect a 1.54-kilometer stretch between Wondong and Nueup-dong, which are currently separated by the Gyeongbu railway line.

This project received approval from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in 2010, but faced the risk of being scrapped due to conflicts over cost-sharing with Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH). However, after the launch of the 8th administration, the project was revived, and ground was finally broken in December last year. Notably, during the renewed efforts, the city secured an additional 30 billion won in funding from LH, resulting in significant savings for the municipal budget. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2029.

The road connecting Yangsan-dong to National Route 1 is a public contribution project linked to the development of Yangsan Districts 3 and 4. The six-lane road will stretch 590 meters in length and 30 meters in width, running from the Sema e-Pyunhansesang Apartment area to the Lotteria intersection on National Route 1. The entire project cost of 35 billion won will be covered through public contributions. Excavation work is currently underway, with completion targeted for the end of next year.

The city has also begun construction on a road directly connecting Jigot-dong and Segyo District. Of the total 600 meters in length and 30 meters in width for this six-lane road, the section from Jigot-dong to Gajang 3 Industrial Complex will open first by next year, with the entire road scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.

A panoramic view of Seorang Reservoir, a representative waterfront space in the Osan area. The city plans to complete the access road connecting Jigokjungang-ro to the reservoir by the end of next year. Provided by Osan City

The city is also working on expanding the access road to Seorang Reservoir to establish it as a premier healing space for citizens. The project involves widening the approximately 1-kilometer stretch from Jigotjungang-ro to Seorang Reservoir to 18 meters. As part of the project, a total of 130 roadside parking spaces will be created on both sides of the road. The goal is to complete the project by the end of next year, and a detailed cultural heritage excavation survey is currently in progress.

Lee Gwonjae, Mayor of Osan, stated, "This road network expansion is not just a transportation project, but a crucial initiative that connects the daily lives of citizens with the future of the region. We will carry out these projects without wavering to achieve transportation innovation that citizens can truly feel."

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