Gwangmyeong City to Completely Reconstruct D-Grade Retaining Wall on Chunghundae Bridge Access Road

Gwangmyeong City to Begin Construction on the 14th
Completion Scheduled for December 2027
Traffic Restrictions on Upper and Lower Roads to Remain
Mayor Park Seungwon: "Citizens' Safety Is the Top Priority"

Gwangmyeong City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Park Seungwon) has begun a complete reconstruction project to secure the safety of the retaining wall with reinforced earth on the access road to Chunghundae Bridge, which received a Grade D safety rating.

Retaining wall of the access road to Chung-hoon Bridge. Provided by Gwangmyeong City

The city announced on the 7th that it would launch the reconstruction of the retaining wall with reinforced earth on the access road to Chunghundae Bridge starting on the 14th, with the goal of completing the project by December 2027. The total project cost is KRW 3.5 billion, and the work will be carried out by dismantling the existing retaining wall entirely and installing a new one.

This project is being undertaken in response to the results of a precision safety inspection conducted in January, which rated the right-side retaining wall with reinforced earth on the Chunghundae Bridge access road as Grade D, indicating the need for urgent repair and reinforcement. After consulting with experts, the city decided on a complete reconstruction rather than temporary reinforcement measures.

Due to the construction, the current traffic restrictions in place will be maintained until September of next year. The restricted areas include the two right lanes in the direction of Anyang and a 120-meter section of the sidewalk on the upper road of Chunghundae Bridge (four lanes, two-way traffic), as well as the lower road managed by Anyang City.

During the construction period, the city will deploy traffic guides and encourage reduced speed driving to minimize inconvenience for citizens and prevent safety accidents. In addition, Gwangmyeong City plans to expand regular inspections and maintenance of similar retaining wall facilities within the city.

Park Seungwon, Mayor of Gwangmyeong City, stated, "We put the utmost priority on citizens' safety and will create safe road conditions through meticulous management and prompt construction," adding, "We kindly ask for your deep understanding and cooperation, even if there is some inconvenience during the construction period."

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