"Kwonjae Lee Pledges 'Major Urban Overhaul' with Underground Expressway and Railway to Reconnect Gyeongbu Corridor"

Kwonjae Lee, Osan Mayoral Candidate, Announces "Transportation Urban Space" Pledge
"Building the Foundation for Osan's Next 100 Years through Underground Expressway and Railway Development"

Kwonjae Lee, the candidate for mayor of Osan from the People Power Party, announced a "Transportation Urban Space" pledge centered on extending the underground section of the Gyeongbu Expressway and promoting the phased underground development of the Gyeongbu Line railway.

Gwonjae Lee, the candidate for Osan Mayor from the People Power Party, announced the 'Transportation Urban Space' pledge, focusing on extending the underground construction of the Gyeongbu Expressway and the phased underground construction of the Gyeongbu Line railway. Photo by Gwonjae Lee

His vision is to lay the foundation for Osan's future growth by launching large-scale infrastructure projects that will not only resolve traffic congestion but also fundamentally transform the city's structure.

Candidate Lee stated, "The expressway and railway that run through Osan serve as traffic infrastructure, but at the same time, they act as barriers that divide the city," adding, "Now is the time to move them underground, connect the city as one, and create new spaces for growth."

The core of the pledge is to extend the underground section of the Gyeongbu Expressway from the existing Yangjae Interchange–Giheung Junction to the Namsa Interchange.

The project involves building a 42.1 km underground expressway with 4 to 6 lanes extending to Namsa Interchange, with a total project cost projected at around 5.67 trillion won (according to Korea Expressway Corporation).

Candidate Lee emphasized, "The underground development of the expressway is not just about improving traffic, but is also a key initiative to restructure urban space," adding, "We will create a foundation to use the above-ground spaces as parks and living areas for citizens."

In addition, the phased underground development of the Gyeongbu Line railway will be implemented for the approximately 5 km section from Sema Station to the Pyeongtaek boundary.

Candidate Lee also announced a plan to promote the development of the station area in tandem with the undergrounding of the railway.

Gyeongbu Line Railroad Overpass. Provided by candidate Lee Gwonjae

He stated, "The key is to solve the problems of noise and vibration from the railway and eliminate the division of the city," adding, "We will use the space secured after undergrounding to create a new urban centerline."

If this pledge is realized, the metropolitan transportation system throughout Osan will be improved, chronic congestion points will be resolved, and the overall urban environment is expected to see significant improvements.

In particular, the utilization of above-ground spaces of the expressway and railway for parks, commercial facilities, and living infrastructure will allow for the redistribution of various urban functions, thereby strengthening the city's competitiveness.

Candidate Kwonjae Lee stated, "The undergrounding of the expressway and railway will be a turning point that fundamentally transforms Osan's urban structure," adding, "We will simultaneously innovate transportation, the environment, and urban space to dramatically enhance the quality of life for citizens." He further emphasized, "We will make sure to lay the groundwork for Osan's next 100 years starting now."

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