Traffic Restrictions in Central Seoul Sunday for Marathon; Congestion Expected

Traffic fully restricted on Sejong-daero, Cheonggye-ro and other roads on the morning of the 11th

Traffic restrictions are planned on major roads across central Seoul this Sunday for a marathon.

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The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said it would manage traffic for the 2026 Seoul Race marathon, which will take place on the 11th in Jongno-gu and Jung-gu, Seoul.

The race will start in front of Seoul City Hall Plaza and proceed along Jongno-gil and Cheonggye-ro. Sejong-daero, the gathering area on the day of the race, will be closed to traffic from 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Cheonggye-ro will be fully closed to vehicles from 9:18 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.

To minimize traffic congestion caused by the race, police plan to deploy 683 personnel, including traffic police and traffic management staff from the organizing committee, and manage traffic flow by directing vehicles to detours. They will also install 423 promotional materials, including standing signs, to inform the public in advance about road closures.

A police official said, "As traffic congestion is expected around the marathon course, we ask people to use public transportation if possible and check traffic information in advance if they plan to drive."

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