Daejeon City Begins Construction of 6.5 km Infrastructure for 'Three-Car Articulated Vehicles' Route

New and Improved Stations, Dedicated Lanes to be Completed by September

Total Project Budget of 1.16 Billion Won Invested

Photo by Daejeon City

The Daejeon City Construction Management Headquarters has begun construction of infrastructure for a 6.5 km section from Konyang University Hospital to Yuseong Intersection, in preparation for operating the new transit system (three-car articulated vehicles) route.

The pilot route for the new transit system will cover a total distance of 6.5 km, running from Konyang University Hospital through Yongso Samgeori and Doandong-ro to Yuseong Intersection. A total project budget of 1.16 billion won will be invested to build the infrastructure, and the route will be operated at intervals of 15 to 25 minutes.

The core projects include: ▲ Construction and improvement of stations ▲ Establishment of exclusive lanes (from Yuseong Oncheon Station to Mannyeon Bridge, and from Yongso Samgeori to Konyang University Hospital), with completion scheduled for September. Additionally, two new stops will be built to enhance user accessibility, and 13 existing stations will be expanded to allow simultaneous boarding, improving convenience for all users, including those with limited mobility.

By linking with the currently operating bus-only lane on Doandong-ro, a dedicated lane for three-car articulated vehicles will be established to ensure punctuality and to reduce interference from other vehicles, thereby creating a safe and pleasant public transportation infrastructure.

To alleviate traffic congestion during construction, Daejeon City will carry out the work in stages on the sections from Konyang University Hospital to Oknyeobong Intersection and from Oknyeobong Intersection to Yuseong Oncheon Station, minimizing traffic control due to construction and aiming for early completion.

After the construction is completed and the new transit system is in operation, the accumulated data and know-how will be provided to central government agencies and related organizations to support the establishment of institutional frameworks and nationwide expansion of the new transit system (three-car articulated vehicles).

Jeon Ilhong, Director of the Daejeon City Construction Management Headquarters, stated, "Once the pilot project for the new transit system is completed, an integrated urban railway and transfer system will be established, providing a convenient public transportation environment for people with limited mobility as well."

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