Uijeongbu City Conducts Joint On-Site Inspection with Related Agencies to Alleviate Traffic Congestion at Minrak IC on Sinpyeonghwa-ro

On April 2, Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province conducted a joint on-site inspection with related agencies to alleviate traffic congestion on the roads around Minrak IC on Sinpyeonghwa-ro, where persistent traffic jams have led to a continuous stream of complaints from residents.

Uijeongbu City conducted a joint on-site inspection with related agencies on the 2nd to alleviate traffic congestion on roads around Minrak Interchange on Sinpyeonghwa-ro, where chronic traffic jams have caused continuous complaints from residents. Provided by Uijeongbu City

This inspection, organized by the city’s Railway and Traffic Division, included participation from the Traffic Division of the Northern Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency, the Road Planning Division of the Seoul Regional Construction and Management Administration, the Northern Gyeonggi Regional Headquarters of Korea Land & Housing Corporation, and the Uijeongbu Police Station.

The inspection covered approximately 1.35 kilometers, from the Buyong Tunnel near 769 Nak-yang-dong to the Minrak BRT bus stop (Eco Tunnel).

This section is currently undergoing construction for a soundproof tunnel to reduce noise for nearby apartment complexes. The Minrak Interchange, which connects the Sejong-Pocheon Expressway to Minrak-dong, Nak-yang-dong, and Gosan-dong, is also located here, making it a heavily trafficked area.

In particular, the installation of the soundproof tunnel has reduced the number of mainline lanes toward Yangju from three to two, causing a bottleneck. Additionally, the influx of vehicles merging from Minrak Interchange onto Sinpyeonghwa-ro has been identified as a major factor contributing to the congestion.

During the on-site inspection, a traffic survey was conducted during peak commuting hours to investigate the causes and patterns of congestion, and citizens’ opinions were gathered to develop strategies for improving traffic flow.

Uijeongbu City conducted a joint on-site inspection with related agencies on the 2nd to resolve traffic congestion on the roads around Minrak IC on Sinpyeonghwa-ro, where persistent complaints have arisen due to habitual traffic jams. Provided by Uijeongbu City

An official from Uijeongbu City stated, "We will continue to work with related agencies to develop solutions to ease traffic congestion on major roads within the city," adding, "We will also promote improvements to the traffic environment through ongoing field-based inspections."

Meanwhile, the soundproof tunnel construction is being carried out in three phases, with manpower and resources being concentrated through the rescheduling of work processes. The city aims to complete and open all sections by July.

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