Gwangju City Conducts Safety Inspection of Urban Railway Line 2 Ahead of Lunar New Year

Main Competition for 6 Sections from 13th to 15th
Focus on Improving Facility Safety and Appearance

Officials from Gwangju Urban Railway Construction Headquarters conducting subway safety inspection last summer. Provided by Gwangju Urban Railway Construction Headquarters

The Gwangju Urban Railway Construction Headquarters announced on the 7th that it will conduct a safety inspection of the construction sites for Urban Railway Line 2 from the 13th to the 15th, ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

The inspection will target the Phase 1 construction sections of Line 2, specifically the main sections 1 to 6 (from City Hall to Gwangju Station), excluding the Yuchon-dong vehicle depot.

This inspection will focus on ensuring the safety of above-ground facilities and improving the surrounding environment so that citizens can enjoy a safe and comfortable holiday, with a proactive approach to eliminating potential hazards in advance.

The main inspection items include: ▲ traffic safety facilities for vehicles and pedestrians ▲ snow removal and winter weather prevention measures within work and passage areas ▲ temporary fences and safety nets ▲ maintenance of surrounding roads and sidewalks, such as lane markings, steel plate level differences, and potholes.

As a result of the inspection, minor or simple issues will be corrected immediately on-site, while items requiring maintenance will be subject to emergency measures and managed intensively according to a management plan until all risks are resolved.

Oh Younggeol, head of the Gwangju Urban Railway Construction Headquarters, stated, "As this is a time when strict national safety management is required, we will do our utmost to prevent safety accidents without any gaps even during the holiday period."