Geoga Bridge to Be Closed at Night from Sept. 8 to 11 for Detailed Safety Inspection

Full Closure in Both Directions from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Geoga Bridge. Provided by Gyeongnam Province

On September 6, the city of Geoje in South Gyeongsang Province announced that from the night of September 8 to 11, the Geoga Bridge, which connects Jangmok-myeon in Geoje and Gangseo-gu in Busan, will be completely closed to traffic during nighttime hours.

During this period, from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following day, vehicle traffic in both directions will be restricted along the approximately 13-kilometer section between the Geoje Tollgate and the Gadeok Tollgate on Geoga Bridge. Normal traffic will be allowed during daytime hours.

Location map of Geoga Bridge detour road. Provided by GK Marine Road Corporation

This closure is to conduct a detailed safety inspection of the bridge in accordance with vehicle load requirements, which is carried out every five years.

The city of Geoje stated, "This is a measure in line with the regular inspection to ensure the long-term safety of Geoga Bridge," and requested that drivers use the detour route.