Governor Kim Dongyeon: "Yanggeundaegyo Bridge Expansion in Yangpyeong to Begin Construction in February Next Year"

Governor Kim Dongyeon Visits Yanggeundaegyo Bridge Construction Site in Yangpyeong
Chronic Traffic Congestion Area for Vehicles Crossing the Namhan River
Improvements Expected with Expansion to Four Lanes

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dongyeon announced his intention to promptly proceed with the "Yanggeundaegyo Bridge Expansion Project" aimed at improving traffic issues in the Yangpyeong area, with a goal of starting construction in February next year.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon expressed his intention on the 4th to promptly proceed with the "Yanggeundaegyo Bridge Expansion Project" in the Yangpyeong area to improve traffic issues, aiming to start construction in February next year. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

Governor Kim Dongyeon, who is currently conducting a field tour to check on provincial affairs and listen to residents' voices, visited Yangpyeong County on the 4th as the 20th site for his "Livelihood Economy Field Tour."

During his first stop, Governor Kim attended a resident briefing session for the National Road No. 98 Yanggeundaegyo Bridge Expansion Project held at Yangpyeong Library. He stated, "As I travel throughout Gyeonggi Province, I am moving forward with the slogan, 'Wherever we go, things change.' I always think about what the most pressing issue is in each place, and today, it is the Yanggeundaegyo Bridge. We will prepare thoroughly and begin construction in February next year without delay."

He further emphasized, "To resolve this issue, we have worked very closely with Yangpyeong County. The budget required has already been agreed upon with the central government and Yangpyeong County. We will join forces for the development of Yangpyeong and push forward with the project as planned."

The "National Road No. 98 Yanggeundaegyo Bridge Expansion Project" involves expanding the existing 1-kilometer, two-lane section of Yanggeundaegyo Bridge, which connects Byeongsan-ri in Gangsang-myeon to Yanggeun-ri in Yangpyeong-eup, to a four-lane road approximately 20 meters wide. Since being included in the "4th Five-Year National Road Plan" by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport in 2016, the province has carried out key administrative procedures. After a feasibility review and related consultations, the project was put out to bid last September. The goal is to start construction in February next year and complete it by 2030.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Dongyeon Kim is delivering a greeting during his visit to the site of the Yanggeundaegyo Bridge expansion construction, which aims to improve traffic issues in the Yangpyeong area on the 4th. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

This area experiences severe traffic congestion, especially on weekends, as the Jungbu Inland Expressway, the Second Capital Region Ring Expressway, and the Second Yeongdong Expressway all connect to the Yanggeundaegyo Bridge via the Namyangpyeong Interchange (IC).

Meanwhile, Governor Kim Dongyeon, in his policy speech on the 2026 budget proposal delivered on November 5, highlighted Gyeonggi Province's transportation policy, stressing that "transportation is the most important livelihood issue for Gyeonggi Province." The province explained that Governor Kim's efforts to expand the Yanggeundaegyo Bridge are part of these practical initiatives, and expressed hope that efforts to resolve "transportation livelihood" issues will also bear fruit in Yangpyeong.

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