Mayor Kim Sung-je of Uiwang Inspects Construction Sites to Prevent Winter Safety Accidents

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Yu Je-sung] Mayor Kim Sung-je of Uiwang visited on the 3rd the construction sites of the 4th section of the Indeokwon-Dongtan Line and the 9th section of the Gyeonggang Line (Wolgot-Pangyo) to prevent winter safety accidents at railway construction projects in the city.

On this day, Mayor Kim received briefings on the progress of each construction project and inspected potential accident risk factors such as collapse, fire, and falls that may occur at construction sites during winter.

In particular, he listened to opinions from on-site officials regarding measures to minimize inconvenience to residents including traffic congestion, vibrations, and noise caused by construction, and urged active responses to reduce resident complaints.

Mayor Kim Sung-je stated, "Winter construction sites require special safety management, so related departments and contractors should implement thorough inspections and preventive measures considering road and traffic conditions, environmental factors, and weather conditions comprehensively."

He continued, "As the Indong Line and Wolgyo Line double-track railway projects are long-cherished aspirations of citizens, please proceed safely and smoothly according to the planned construction schedule."