On June 18, Dongbu Construction announced it has won the contract for the "Jecheon-Yeongwol Expressway Construction Project Section 2," which involves the construction of a 6.3-kilometer stretch of a four-lane expressway from Dongmak-ri in Jecheon to Jajak-dong.
The total contract value is 277.9 billion won, with Dongbu holding a 70% stake as the lead contractor. The construction period is expected to last approximately 84 months from the start date.
This segment includes six bridges and two tunnels and is considered the largest among the five sections of the Jecheon-Yeongwol Expressway, marking it as a critical part of the project.
The Jecheon-Yeongwol Expressway aims to establish an east-west transportation network connecting the Chungcheong region with southern Gangwon and Taebaek areas. It is expected to improve the efficiency of the highway network when linked with the Pyeongtaek-Jecheon Expressway and help alleviate traffic on existing east-west arterial roads, such as the Yeongdong Expressway.
Once operational, the expressway is projected to reduce travel time between the Chungcheong inland and southern Gangwon regions, enhancing logistics efficiency and tourism accessibility. This development is anticipated to have significant economic impacts, including bolstering local industries and promoting tourism.
Dongbu Construction has been expanding its portfolio in the transportation infrastructure sector, having recently secured contracts for the Gyeonggi-Yeonghwa Expressway Construction Project Section 3, the Busan New Port to Gimhae Expressway Construction Project Section 1, and the Goyang Changneung Public Housing District underground road construction.
A Dongbu Construction official stated, "This project is a key transportation network initiative connecting the Chungcheong and southern Gangwon regions, which is significant for regional balanced development and the revitalization of logistics and tourism. We will leverage our accumulated construction experience and technology to prioritize safety and quality while contributing to the expansion of the national transportation network."
Meanwhile, the Gyeonggi-Yeonghwa Expressway is a national arterial road project connecting Sangya-dong in Incheon to Ganghwa-eup in Ganghwa County, spanning a total length of 29.92 kilometers. Dongbu Construction has secured Section 3 of this project, which is set to commence construction in the second half of this year, with a target completion date in 2032.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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