2026 Seoul World Fireworks Festival Just Three Days Away... Yeongdeungpo District Mobilizes 452 Staff for Maximum Safety

Traffic Control on September 4 and 5... "Safety is the Top Priority"


Restrooms at Yeouidong Community Service Center Open, Medical Staff Deployed

Yeongdeungpo District in Seoul, led by District Mayor Cho Yoojin, has implemented a comprehensive safety plan to ensure the safety of residents and visitors and to minimize inconvenience ahead of the 2026 Seoul World Fireworks Festival, which will be held around Yeouido Hangang Park.

Yeouido Fireworks Festival scene. Provided by Yeongdeungpo District.

The district announced on September 1 that it has set up an administrative support headquarters with the deputy district mayor as the chief, and will deploy a total of 452 personnel to the site. The festival will take place over two days: from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on September 4, and from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on September 5. The district will be responsible for traffic control, crowd management, public transportation support, cleaning, and emergency medical services.

Traffic control will be implemented in stages. The Yeouido Hangang Park parking lot in front of the 63 Building will be closed from 6:00 p.m. on September 4 to midnight on September 5. Wonhyo Bridge will have its pedestrian walkway and one traffic lane restricted from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on September 4, and will be completely closed to traffic from 9:00 a.m. on September 5 until 3:00 a.m. on September 6.

Vehicle access will be completely prohibited on Yeouidong-ro, the main viewing section from the south end of Mapo Bridge to the area in front of the 63 Building, from 3:00 p.m. to midnight on September 5. During the same time frame, only residents and event vehicles will be allowed on the section from Park One Tower to the Yeouidong Community Service Center.

The district plans to station dedicated staff at major locations such as Seonyudo Park's Seonyugyo Bridge, Dangsan Station's Dangsan Nadilmok, Singil Station's Saetgang Culture Bridge, and the Yeouido flood gate, in order to prevent safety accidents due to crowd congestion.

Public transportation services will also be increased. On the days of the event, Subway Line 5 will operate 18 additional trains between 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., and Line 9 will run 65 additional trains between 4:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m., for a total of 83 extra runs. However, Yeouinaru Station may be bypassed or have its entrances temporarily closed depending on crowd conditions. The 26 bus routes that pass through Yeouido will have increased frequency during peak return hours, and will take detours if Yeouidong-ro is closed.

The restroom at the Yeouidong Community Service Center will remain open at all times, and one team of medical staff and an ambulance will be stationed at the event site. After the festival, 29 cleaning vehicles and 128 staff members will be deployed to carry out nighttime cleaning and garbage collection, focusing on 17 temporary garbage collection points.

District Mayor Cho Yoojin stated, "Please check the traffic control times, public transportation information, and safety guidelines in advance to enjoy the festival safely and comfortably," and added, "We will do our best to manage on-site safety and minimize inconvenience for residents."

Traffic control notice. Provided by Yeongdeungpo District.

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