Chuncheon City to Revamp Gongjicheon Bridges... Transforming Into a Premium Waterfront Landmark by 2028

Design Upgrades for Gongjicheon, Gureumdari, and Hoban Bridges and Surrounding Areas
Improvements to Pedestrian Environment and Night Lighting
Transformation into a Leisure and Cultural Space
Final Report Meeting Concludes Design and Detailed Planning
Construction to Begin in September

Chuncheon City in Gangwon Province is launching a bridge design improvement project to transform the Gongjicheon area—known as a representative leisure space for citizens—into a premium waterfront area that can be enjoyed both day and night.

Chuncheon City held the 'Final Report Meeting on the Design and Detailed Design Service for the Publiccheon Bridge Design Improvement Project' on the 31st of last month in the city hall's main conference room. Provided by Chuncheon City

The city announced on August 1 that it held the "Final Report Meeting on the Gongjicheon Bridge Design Improvement Project Design and Detailed Design Service" in the city hall's medium conference room on the 31st of last month, where final designs and project directions for three bridges—Gongjicheon Bridge, Gureumdari Bridge, and Hoban Bridge—along with surrounding linkage spaces were reviewed.

This project aims not only to improve aging bridge facilities but also to upgrade the pedestrian environment and landscape design, creating a cultural and leisure space where citizens can walk, relax, and enjoy themselves.

The design concept was named "Gongjicheon White Scale Path." Inspired by the shimmering reflections on water, cumulus clouds, and moonlight over Gongjicheon, the plan is to apply a unified white color scheme that embodies the unique identity of the area.

Surrounding spaces, including ramps connected to the bridges, rest areas, and a clock tower, will also be revamped, and nightscape lighting will be installed to create a waterfront attraction that can be visited both day and night.

The city commenced design and detailed planning services in November last year. With the final report meeting now complete, detailed designs and administrative procedures have concluded, and construction is set to begin in September. The project will proceed in three phases and aims for completion by 2028.

The total project budget is 5 billion won, including 4 billion won in national funding secured through the Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s Special Regional Development Project.

Chuncheon Mayor Yuk Donghan stated, "Gongjicheon is the waterfront area closest to everyday life for our citizens, so we must go beyond mere facility improvements and create an urban landscape that elevates Chuncheon's quality. We will develop it into a representative attraction where citizens can always walk, relax, and enjoy themselves in every season."

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