Seoul Olympic-daero Yeoui Downstream and Upstream IC Control

On the 6th, the water level of the Han River, viewed from the 63 Square Observatory in Yeouido, Seoul, is rising due to continuous heavy rain. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] Due to heavy rain causing the Han River water level to rise, the Yeoui Upper IC and Yeoui Lower IC on Olympic-daero have been closed.

The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 9th that due to concentrated heavy rain in Seoul and the upper Han River area, the discharge from Paldang Dam increased to over 9,000 tons per second, leading to the closure of Yeoui Upper IC and Yeoui Lower IC.

Seoul city advised, "Vehicles entering Yeouido via Olympic-daero and those trying to use Olympic-daero from Yeouido should take detours."

Seoul city also stated that the control of this area is expected to continue for the time being.