Expansion of National Road 17 to the Industrial Complex: 1.88 km, Two to Four Lanes
Full Opening Including Bridge Section Targeted for May Next Year
The access road to the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster General Industrial Complex in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, where SK Hynix's semiconductor production line is under construction, was temporarily opened on December 31.
A view of Bogeowonsam-ro, temporarily opened on the 31st, connecting National Road 17 and Yongin Semiconductor Cluster General Industrial Complex. Provided by Yongin City
On this day, Yongin City announced that it had temporarily opened Bogeowonsam-ro, which connects Gajewol Intersection on National Road 17 to the Yongin Semiconductor Cluster Industrial Complex, after expanding it to a four-lane road in both directions. This road expansion is intended to accommodate increased traffic resulting from the construction of SK Hynix's semiconductor production line and the development of the industrial complex.
The city invested a total of 43.3 billion won to expand the existing 1.88-kilometer section of road between Gajewol-ri and Dokseong-ri in Wonsam-myeon from two lanes to four lanes, with construction beginning in May last year. The temporarily opened section includes the entire stretch except for the Gajewol 1 Bridge segment. The full opening, including the bridge, is scheduled for May 21 next year.
The city expects that, as Bogeowonsam-ro will also directly connect to the Namyongin Interchange of the Sejong-Pocheon Expressway, this expansion will have a positive impact on logistics for the industrial complex.
Lee Sangil, Mayor of Yongin, stated, "With this temporary opening, the road can now be used in a more comfortable and safe manner," adding, "We will ensure the remaining construction is completed without delay to actively support the successful establishment of the semiconductor cluster."
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