Osan to Open Temporary Bypass Road on Seoburo (Geumam Intersection ↔ Gajang Intersection) in May

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyeok] Osan City announced on the 27th that it plans to open a temporary bypass connecting road on Seoburo between Geumam Intersection and Gajang Intersection in May.

According to the city, traffic has been experiencing congestion centered around nearby intersections since all traffic on the Seoburo section from Geumam Intersection to Balan-ro was completely restricted in July of last year. In response, the city is working to improve traffic flow through phased reopening of sections and establishment of temporary bypass connecting roads.

When a temporary bypass connecting road with one lane in each direction linking Seoburo in front of the Geumam Tunnel ↔ Gajang Industrial-dong Road is established in May, congestion centered on major intersections is expected to be alleviated.

In particular, traffic flow around Sumokwon-ro, a main road in the Segyo 2 District residential development project, is expected to improve noticeably.

Previously, the city conducted emergency safety inspections on the entire Seoburo in the second half of last year to ensure the safety of road facilities, and completed repairs on sections that required maintenance.

On December 31st at 10:00 a.m., the city fully reopened the Seoburo Bypass section from Gajang Intersection to Chopyeong Intersection (Balan-ro, Pyeongtaek direction).

Mayor Lee Gwon-jae stated, "I deeply empathize with the inconvenience citizens have experienced due to the prolonged restrictions," adding, "We will promptly establish the temporary bypass connecting road to resolve traffic congestion."