Minister of Land "Proactive Underpass Closures in Dangerous Situations... Thorough Initial Response"

Inspection of Flood Preparedness Measures for Underpasses in Jeonju Region

On July 10, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Kim Yoonduk stated, "Underpasses can be directly linked to multiple casualties during heavy rainfall. Please thoroughly inspect the operation status of flood prevention facilities and entry blocking devices."

Yoonduk Kim, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, visited Shinmi Underpass on National Road No. 21 in Jeonju on the 10th to inspect the flood prevention facilities. Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport

On this day, Minister Kim visited the Shinmi Underpass on National Road No. 21 in Jeonju and remarked, "I ask the regional land management offices to strengthen patrols and inspections of vulnerable sections, and to ensure rapid initial responses, such as proactively blocking entry in the event of dangerous situations."

At the site, Minister Kim inspected the operation status of flood prevention facilities such as drainage systems, catch basins, and drainage pumps, as well as the evacuation system, including emergency evacuation handles and the operation status of entry blocking devices. He also checked the current status of vulnerable facilities against storm and flood damage, such as underpasses and steep slopes within the jurisdiction of the Jeonju Land Management Office, as well as the emergency response system and preparedness measures.

Minister Kim added, "To ensure that people can use roads with peace of mind this summer, we will continue to inspect underpasses nationwide during heavy rainfall and thoroughly establish emergency response systems for storm and flood damage at each regional land management office."

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