Gyeongju City to Extend Road Widening Project to Alleviate Chronic Congestion Between Gyeongju and Ulsan

Promoting Expanded Public Contributions for Renegotiation with the Central Land Expropriation Committee
Reviewing Extension of Road Widening from Ulsan City Boundary to Oedong Interchange
Improved Traffic Flow and Residential Environment Expected through Renovation of Old and Abandoned Buildings

Gyeongju City is pursuing expanded public contribution measures for the Oedong District Urban Development Project in order to alleviate chronic traffic congestion between Gyeongju and Ulsan and to improve the residential environment.

The Oedong District Urban Development Project is a private initiative to create a residential complex in the area of Mohwa-ri, Oedong-eup.

A panoramic view of the road area around Mohae Samgeori in Oedong, a national highway section connecting Gyeongju and Ulsan. This section experiences chronic traffic congestion during peak commuting hours. Provided by Gyeongju City

Previously, North Gyeongsang Province and the Central Land Expropriation Committee expressed their opposition to the project, citing the lack of sufficient mechanisms for returning development profits to the public.

In response, the city has agreed with the project operator, Booyoung Housing Co., Ltd., to significantly expand the scope of public contributions.

The main proposal is to extend the road widening section, originally set at 1.6 kilometers from the Ulsan city boundary to Mohwa Samgeori, to a total of 2.6 kilometers reaching Oedong Interchange.

This section experiences severe congestion during rush hours, and the city expects that traffic flow will greatly improve once the widening is complete.

Additionally, the city plans to renovate the surrounding environment by demolishing and refurbishing old and abandoned buildings in the vicinity, including the former Taehwa Textile Company housing.

With this enhanced public contribution plan, Gyeongju City will resume negotiations with the Central Land Expropriation Committee and concentrate its administrative efforts on ensuring the project is included in the '6th National and Local Road Construction Plan.'

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