"Toward a Gangwon with Worry-Free Winter Roads"... Gangwon State Secures 44,286 Tons of Deicing Materials

Gangwon State Launches Comprehensive Winter Road Snow Removal Plan
Will Manage 2,116 km of Delegated National and Provincial Roads Starting November 15
Intensive Response Planned for 21 Sections Vulnerable to Heavy Snowfall

Gangwon State, led by Governor Woo Sangho, has secured 44,286 tons of deicing materials and 248 pieces of snow removal equipment in preparation for heavy snowfall and icy roads in winter. It will also closely monitor sections at risk of traffic disruptions, including mountain roads.

A view of the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Office. Photo courtesy of Gangwon Province.

Gangwon State announced on October 27 that it will implement its "2026-2027 Winter Road Snow Removal Comprehensive Plan" from November 15, 2026, through March 15, 2027, covering 2,116 km of delegated national roads and provincial roads across the province.

By November 14, the day before the plan takes effect, the province plans to secure deicing materials and equipment and deploy them at 38 snow removal bases. It will pre-position the resources needed based on snowfall forecasts to address snow accumulation and icy conditions on major roads.

Twenty-one sections totaling 320 km, including mountain roads where heavy snowfall poses a high risk of cutting off traffic, will be designated for intensive monitoring. Deicing materials will be spread in advance on these sections, road patrols will be stepped up, and snow removal will be prioritized when it snows.

The province will also operate an "Emergency Snow Removal Support Team" to prepare for localized heavy snowfall concentrated in specific areas. It will divide the province's 18 cities and counties into four regions and provide mutual support with equipment and personnel based on weather conditions and needs on the ground.

Lee Jonggu, Director General of the Construction and Transportation Bureau of Gangwon State, said, "We will ensure the smooth operation of systems for securing snow removal resources, closely monitoring vulnerable sections, and providing emergency support between cities and counties to minimize the inconvenience caused to residents by heavy snowfall."

He added, "I also urge residents to check their winter equipment in advance and follow traffic safety rules, including slowing down and keeping a safe distance when it snows."

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