Mokpo City Begins Improvement Project for Hazardous Road Near Indoor Gymnasium

Expansion to Four Lanes from Indoor Gymnasium to Pureun Gas Station
Enhanced Traffic Safety Measures

Mokpo City in South Jeolla Province is set to launch a structural improvement project for an urban road section that has been prone to accidents.

Mokpo City announced that it will carry out a road structure improvement project for the hazardous road section stretching from the indoor gymnasium to Pureun Gas Station.

Indoor Gym Direction Road Improvement Project Section Map. Provided by Mokpo City

This section has continuously raised concerns over traffic accidents due to its narrow width and numerous sharp curves. Through this project, the city plans to widen the existing two-lane road to four lanes and improve the road alignment.

The total length of the project section is 1,158 meters, with a total project budget of 9 billion won. The project also includes the construction of new sidewalks, focusing on enhancing the safety of both vehicles and pedestrians.

This initiative is part of the '3rd Mid- to Long-term Hazardous Road Structure Improvement Plan.' The city explained that it has strengthened safety and expertise by receiving technical support from the Korea Road Traffic Authority from the detailed design stage onward.

Additionally, the city completed the selection of the contractor in January 2026, and after establishing a safety management plan and coordinating with relevant agencies, full-scale construction is scheduled to begin at the end of May 2026. The project aims for completion in January 2029.

In particular, regarding issues related to the handling of trees during construction, Mokpo City has adopted eco-friendly methods. The city stated that, taking into account local conditions, it will pursue tree transplantation wherever possible and, for unavoidable removals, will consult with environmental groups to build consensus.

A city official said, "Once the sharp curve sections are improved and the pedestrian environment is upgraded, we expect a significant reduction in traffic accident risks. As some traffic inconvenience is anticipated during the construction period, we ask for citizens' cooperation."

Meanwhile, the city plans to minimize partial traffic control during construction and strengthen on-site safety management and quality inspections to reduce inconvenience to citizens and prevent safety accidents.

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