Gwangju City Launches 59.2 Billion KRW Project to Expand Comprehensive Internal Road Network

Bang Se-hwan Emphasizes Rapid Promotion of Various Transportation Infrastructure Projects
Gwangju City to Invest 59.2 Billion KRW in Road Network Expansion for Improved Traffic and Balanced Development
Large-Scale Projects in Opo, Gyeongan, Chowol, Gonjiam, Namhansanseong, and Toechon Residential Areas Underway
Mayor Bang: “We Will Continue to Expand the Road Network to Ease Congestion and Strengthen Regional Connectivity”

Gwangju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Bang Se-hwan) announced on the 3rd that it will actively promote its own road network expansion project by investing a total budget of 59.2 billion KRW in 2025, aiming to improve the traffic environment and achieve balanced regional development.

Gwangju City will invest 59.2 billion KRW of its own budget in 2025 to promote the expansion of the internal road network as part of the road network expansion project. The photo shows the Seongnam~Janghowon entrance and exit ramp. Provided by Gyeonggi Gwangju City.

Through this project, the city plans to swiftly carry out road openings and expansion/paving works in residential areas that local residents can directly feel.

In the Opo and Gyeongan residential areas, the city is promoting △ expansion and paving work on Local Road No. 338 △ construction of entrance and exit ramps between Seongnam and Janghowon △ road opening work between Yeokdong and Yangbeol (Jung-ro 1-14 line). Through this, connectivity with Seongnam and nearby areas will be strengthened, which is expected to have the effect of revitalizing industrial complexes and attracting companies, as well as improving the residential environment by dispersing vehicles in urban areas.

In the Chowol and Gonjiam residential areas, multiple road opening projects are underway, including △ road opening work between Sam-ri and Gungpyeong (Jung-ro 3-14 line and one other) △ expansion and paving work on Local Road No. 101 between Sam-ri and Dowoong △ expansion and paving work on the village access road in Jangsim-ri (Ri-ro 205 line) △ expansion and paving work on the road between Dowoong-ri and Sangnim-ri.

In the Namhansanseong and Toechon residential areas, △ expansion and paving work on the road in front of Toechon Nonghyup (Daero 3-4 line) △ construction of an urban planning road in Geombok-ri (Nambyeoksu) △ expansion and paving of the urban planning road near Bunwon Elementary School are progressing smoothly. With improved access to major tourist sites, an increase in tourist inflow and revitalization of the local commercial district are expected.

In particular, the expansion and paving work on Local Road No. 338 and the construction of entrance and exit ramps between Seongnam and Janghowon are large-scale projects with budgets of 47.8 billion KRW and 33.8 billion KRW respectively, and are underway with a goal of completion in 2026.

The city expects that this road network expansion project will not only expand transportation infrastructure but also bring practical improvements to the traffic environment, such as reducing commuting time and lowering the risk of traffic accidents.

Mayor Bang Se-hwan stated, “We plan to continuously expand the road traffic network to resolve traffic congestion and strengthen connectivity between regions,” adding, “We will rapidly promote various transportation infrastructure projects befitting a self-sufficient economic city with a population of 500,000.”