Shin Sang-jin, the mayor of Seongnam, officially opposed the plan for the Yongin-Seongnam Expressway, which is being promoted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, to pass under the Saetbyeol Village apartment complex in the Bundang leading district on August 4.
Mayor Shin stated, "Protecting citizens' living conditions and property rights is of utmost importance."
He plans to actively propose to the Ministry and project implementers the consideration of an alternative route that bypasses Saetbyeol Village, prioritizing the stable advancement of the reconstruction project in the Bundang leading district and the protection of residents' living conditions and property rights.
The currently reviewed plan involves a deep tunnel passing beneath Saetbyeol Village, raising concerns among residents about noise, vibration, and dust during construction, as well as the impact of construction vehicle traffic and future ventilation installations on their living environment.
In particular, as Saetbyeol Village is a leading district for the first-phase new town reconstruction, there are growing concerns that the highway plan could affect the reconstruction schedule, project viability, and safety of the complex.
Residents of Saetbyeol Village are particularly worried that the highway passing beneath their complex could negatively impact the reconstruction project's viability and safety, as well as their living environment.
Local residents have expressed their concerns, stating, "It is hard to accept that a highway would pass under a complex that is about to undergo reconstruction," and they worry about the deterioration of their living environment due to noise, vibration, dust, and future ventilation facility installations. They are calling for an alternative route that adequately reflects residents' opinions.
One resident remarked, "The very idea of a highway passing under a complex that is about to be reconstructed is unsettling," adding, "An alternative route must be considered for both safety and project viability."
In response, Mayor Shin plans to submit an official opposition opinion regarding the route passing under Saetbyeol Village during the strategic environmental impact assessment draft review process and to actively ensure that residents' opinions are adequately reflected.
Additionally, Mayor Shin Sang-jin stated, "I will continue to actively respond to ensure that an alternative route bypassing the apartment complex is considered, fully reflecting the unique circumstances of the area and residents' concerns regarding the upcoming reconstruction."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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