Osan City to Open Seobu-ro Detour Temporary Connecting Road on May 18... "Rush Hour Relief Expected"
Osan City to Open Detour Temporary Connecting Road on May 18
New Route Links Geumam Intersection, Gajang Industrial Complex, and Gajang Intersection
Expected to Ease Rush Hour Congestion in Segyo 2 District and Gajang Industrial Complex Area
Chronic traffic congestion in the western region of Osan City, Gyeonggi Province, is expected to be largely alleviated starting from May 18, 2026.
On May 14, Osan City announced that the "Seobu-ro Detour Temporary Connecting Road," which has been promoted to reduce the inconvenience experienced by citizens since the partial collapse of Seobu-ro last year, will be fully opened at 2 p.m. on May 18.
Since the collapse of Seobu-ro in July last year, traffic between Geumam Intersection and Gajang Intersection has been restricted. As a result, a large number of vehicles that previously used this road were diverted to the internal roads of Segyo 2 District and nearby intersections, leading to severe congestion during rush hours and causing significant inconvenience to the daily commute of local residents for nearly a year.
In response, Osan City independently pushed forward the construction of a detour temporary connecting road to restore the severed traffic flow, prioritizing the resolution of citizen inconvenience separately from the accident investigation being conducted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
The temporary connecting road being opened this time links Geumam Intersection, Gajang Industrial Complex, and Gajang Intersection. Once the road is open, traffic that had been concentrated in areas such as Segyo 2 District is expected to be dispersed, significantly improving logistics transport for companies located in the Gajang Industrial Complex and the commuting environment for workers.
Prior to the opening, Osan City conducted a joint inspection with Osan Police Station on May 13 to check the installation status of traffic and road safety facilities. Any sections found to require improvement will be promptly addressed before the opening to ensure the road is opened as scheduled.
The city also explained that it is pursuing related procedures, including detailed design and expert consultations, to expedite the restoration of the accident section.
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An official from Osan City stated, "We hope the opening of the temporary connecting road will help alleviate the long-standing inconvenience experienced by citizens," adding, "We will continue to take all necessary measures to improve citizen safety and traffic conditions without delay."
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