Lee Min-keun, the mayor of Ansan, emphasized on October 26 that the expansion and paving of Daebu Golden Road is a crucial project aimed at fulfilling the long-standing wishes of Daebu residents and improving local traffic conditions.
During the groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of the second stage of the Daebu Golden Road expansion, Mayor Lee announced the commencement of the project.
The ceremony was attended by the mayor, the chair of the Ansan City Council, political party representatives, city and provincial council members, and local residents.
Lee Kyung-sik, president of the Daebu-dong civic group, presented a plaque of appreciation to Mayor Lee, expressing hopes for reduced logistics costs and revitalization of the local economy due to the expansion of road infrastructure.
The project involves widening the existing two-lane road to four lanes over a 2.8 km stretch from the entrance of Bukdong Reservoir to the entrance of Dongju Salt Farm, with a completion target set for December 2028.
Daebu Golden Road serves as a major thoroughfare connecting the north and south of Daebu Island, which has experienced traffic congestion due to an influx of tourist vehicles during weekends and holidays.
Mayor Lee plans to enhance traffic flow and improve the convenience of movement for residents and access to tourist sites through this expansion.
Residents of Daebu Island expect that the expansion of Daebu Golden Road will alleviate the recurring traffic congestion during weekends and holidays, while also enhancing daily commuting convenience.
There are also optimistic projections that the road expansion will lead to improved accessibility for tourists and reduced logistics costs, contributing to the revitalization of the local economy.
Mayor Lee stated that he will work to secure compensation funds and expedite administrative procedures to commence the subsequent phases of the project, which include sections two and three.
Plans are also in place to enhance traffic infrastructure by linking other road projects on Daebu Island, including the connection road to Janggol 1-gil, the entrance road to Dangjeon Village, and the expansion of Daenam-ro and Daeseon-ro.
The Daebu Golden Road expansion project is currently 5% complete, according to provided data, and Mayor Lee intends to ensure the safety of citizens and workers during the construction.
Additionally, Mayor Lee remarked, "We will do our utmost to minimize inconvenience to citizens during the construction period and ensure the project proceeds without any setbacks."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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