A New Artery Connecting Uljin's Downtown: 39.6 Billion Won Road Network Expansion Begins

Four-Lane Expansion for Provincial Route 917 and County Road 20

Dispersing Traffic and Establishing a Growth Axis for Urban Development

Uljin County in North Gyeongsang Province has officially launched a project to expand and connect Provincial Route 917 and County Road 20 into a four-lane road, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion in the downtown area of Uljin-eup and lay the groundwork for future urban growth.

Uljin County Invests 39.6 Billion KRW to Widen Route 917 and County Road 20 to Four Lanes, Securing Foundation for Future Development
[Photo by Uljin County]

On August 2, Uljin County announced that it will invest a total of 39.6 billion won to expand both Provincial Route 917 and County Road 20 to four lanes in both directions.

This project is intended to increase the traffic capacity of the main arterial roads in Uljin-eup, dispersing vehicles passing through the city center and improving both traffic safety and convenience of movement. In the long term, the expansion is also expected to serve as vital road infrastructure that can accommodate future urban expansion and various development projects.

The expansion of Provincial Route 917 will widen an existing 2.6-kilometer, two-lane section from Susa-ri South Junction in Geunnam-myeon to Namdaecheon Bridge into a four-lane road. The project has a total budget of 31.6 billion won, with 21 billion won funded by the province and 10.6 billion won by the county.

Currently, the project is undergoing necessary consultations and administrative procedures, including disaster impact assessments and environmental impact assessments. Once these procedures are completed, compensation for land acquisition is scheduled to begin in 2027.

The County Road 20 expansion will widen an 800-meter section from Namdaecheon Bridge to Bukbu Samgeori into a four-lane road, with a total budget of 8 billion won allocated for the project.

During the project process, Uljin County held two public hearings to gather feedback from residents, and all relevant institutional consultations have been completed. Following the official announcement of the road zone designation in September, the county plans to commence full-scale discussions on land acquisition compensation.

Once the project is completed, chronic traffic congestion in central Uljin-eup city is expected to be alleviated, and both traffic safety and movement convenience greatly enhanced. The role of the expanded road as an arterial route connecting the southern and northern districts will also strengthen accessibility between regions. Uljin County anticipates the road will become a core transportation axis to support future urban expansion and regional development.

Hwang Ijoo, Mayor of Uljin County, stated, "The expansion projects for Provincial Route 917 and County Road 20 are key infrastructure projects to improve the traffic environment of Uljin-eup and boost future urban competitiveness. We will do our utmost to carry out the related administrative procedures and land compensation negotiations without delay, ensuring the project proceeds as planned."

He added, "We will continue to systematically expand the local road network to enable safer and more convenient use for residents, and strive to establish a comprehensive transportation infrastructure that improves balanced regional development and living conditions for the community."

These projects are highly significant as investments in social overhead capital (SOC) that aim not only to expand roads, but also to proactively build a future growth axis for Uljin.

In addition to relieving traffic congestion and enhancing connectivity between residential areas, these roads are expected to provide essential infrastructure for future urban development and the revitalization of tourism and industry, further boosting Uljin's sustainable growth potential and competitiveness.

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