Gimhae City Officially Implements "Time-Limited One-Way Traffic" on School Commute Road in Front of Gimhae Girls' High School

Starting August 10, Gimhae City in South Gyeongsang Province will officially implement "time-limited one-way traffic" on the school commuting road in front of Gimhae Girls' High School.

The city announced that it will formally introduce the time-limited one-way traffic system, which has been piloted since March, with the aim of alleviating traffic congestion during school commute hours in front of Gimhae Girls' High School and creating a safer environment for students.

On the school commute road in front of Gimhae Girls' High School in Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province, a sign indicating "Timed One-Way Traffic" is painted.
[Photo by Gimhae City]

The time-limited one-way traffic will be in effect on the approximately 4-meter-wide road stretching from the main entrance of Gimhae Girls' High School to Bangju Mansion.

The policy applies on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and will not be enacted on holidays.

This section of road is quite narrow, causing vehicles and pedestrians to mix during school commute hours and raising significant safety concerns.

In response, the city ran a pilot program for five months, designating one-way traffic during these hours. The trial demonstrated improvements in traffic congestion during the commute and heightened students' perceived safety.

Coinciding with the official rollout, the city will upgrade traffic safety signs and related facilities and collaborate with relevant organizations to ensure smooth traffic flow.

Gimhae Girls' High School also decided to temporarily open the school parking lot on weekends in order to address parking inconveniences raised by local residents during the pilot period.

A city official commented, "Thanks to the active cooperation and understanding from local residents, we were able to successfully complete the pilot program," adding, "Since this outcome was achieved through the joint efforts of the school, the community, and the city, we will continue to prioritize the safety of students on their way to school and foster ongoing communication with residents to create a model traffic environment."

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