Lee Min-keun, the mayor of Ansan, emphasized on July 30 that "the expansion and paving of Daebu Golden Road is a key infrastructure project that will enhance the future competitiveness of Daebu Island."
The mayor is focusing administrative efforts on the timely execution of the second phase of the Daebu Golden Road expansion project, one of the island's most pressing issues, to accelerate local transportation innovation and boost tourism competitiveness.
On this day, the mayor stated, "We will implement a customized strategy for each section of the Daebu Golden Road expansion project to alleviate chronic traffic congestion in the area and lay the groundwork for revitalizing the local economy."
The Daebu Golden Road expansion project is a large-scale transportation infrastructure initiative spanning a total length of 10.6 kilometers.
It is considered a core social overhead capital (SOC) project for Daebu Island, aimed at resolving recurring traffic jams on weekends and holidays while improving residents' mobility, tourism accessibility, and logistics efficiency.
The mayor plans to enhance the project's completion quality by developing tailored strategies based on the conditions of each section.
The first section (2.8 km) will prioritize the safety of citizens and workers.
Measures will be strengthened to prevent landslides and falling rocks in areas where the land is being excavated, and traffic management plans will be implemented to minimize inconveniences during construction.
The second section (6.6 km) will focus on accelerating the project's pace.
As soon as the implementation plan is approved, land compensation procedures will be expedited to advance the construction start date, and all administrative processes will be completed without delay to ensure timely execution.
The third section (1.2 km) will be implemented gradually after a comprehensive review of site conditions and administrative procedures, ensuring both stability and efficiency in the project.
This initiative is viewed not merely as a road expansion but as a crucial investment in establishing a foundation for Daebu's future growth.
Improvements in road conditions are expected to enhance tourist accessibility, invigorate local businesses, reduce logistics costs, and improve living conditions.
Local residents have expressed high expectations for the project. Daebu residents stated, "The severe traffic congestion every weekend has disrupted our daily lives, but if the project proceeds as planned, our living environment will greatly improve," and added, "Improved accessibility for tourists is expected to energize the local economy. We hope this long-awaited project is completed safely and opens as soon as possible."
Meanwhile, Mayor Lee Min-keun stressed, "We will minimize traffic inconveniences while executing the project on time to achieve noticeable improvements in the transportation environment and stimulate the local economy."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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