The Road to Geumodo in Yeosu... Becoming Even More Accessible

Yeosu City Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Geumodo Local Road Maintenance Project
Improved Island Accessibility and Balanced Regional Development Expected

Yeosu City announced that a groundbreaking ceremony for the Geumodo Local Road Maintenance Project was held at Yeonam Elementary School in Nam-myeon on the 26th, under the supervision of Jeollanam-do Province.

This project, with the slogan "Improving the Road to Geumodo in Yeosu, the First Step Toward Regional Development and the Future," aims to improve accessibility to the island and promote balanced regional development.

On the 26th, the groundbreaking ceremony for the local road maintenance project on Geumo Island was held at Yeonam Elementary School in Nam-myeon. Provided by Yeosu City

The event was attended by Kim Yungrok, Governor of Jeollanam-do, Chung Kimyung, Mayor of Yeosu, Baek Insuk, Chairperson of the Yeosu City Council, as well as provincial and city council members and approximately 500 local residents. The event began with a pre-ceremony performance, followed by commemorative speeches and a groundbreaking performance.

The Geumodo Local Road Maintenance Project will be carried out in three phases. Phase 1 involves maintenance and repaving of existing roads within Geumodo Island (2026, L=2.25 km). Phase 2 consists of constructing a marine bridge connecting Wolhodo, Daedurado, and Geumodo (2027-2033, L=3.42 km). Phase 3, currently in the conceptual stage, plans to elevate Local Road No. 863 to National Road No. 17 and extend it to the mainland.

In particular, the Phase 2 marine bridge construction is especially meaningful, as it is the result of ongoing collaboration among Yeosu City, local National Assembly members, Yeosu City Council, and local residents.

Yeosu City expects this project to greatly improve mobility for island residents and contribute to revitalizing the tourism industry and the local economy.

A city official stated, "The Geumodo Local Road Maintenance Project is an important starting point for the regional development and future of Geumodo. We will work closely with Jeollanam-do Province to ensure the project proceeds without any setbacks."

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