Minimizing Road Occupation with a Six-Stage Construction System
Comprehensive Measures for Citizen Safety and Traffic Management
Daejeon City is set to begin full-scale construction of the remaining five sections of Urban Railway Line 2 this month, launching comprehensive tram construction work across all 14 main sections of the route. As a result, significant traffic congestion is expected.
The remaining sections where construction will begin include Sections 3, 4, 5, 9, and 14. Because construction will take place simultaneously across the entire line, unavoidable traffic congestion is anticipated. Therefore, the city will implement measures to minimize traffic inconvenience and ensure citizen safety alongside the construction.
The primary traffic control sections include: ▲ Section 3 (Jungni 3-ga to Sujeong Town Apartments) and ▲ Section 4 (Sujeong Town Apartments to Government Complex) where one lane toward the Agricultural and Marine Products Market will be partially restricted; ▲ Section 5 (Government Complex Station to National Science Museum), an area with a concentration of universities and research complexes, where two lanes on both sides of the sidewalk near the Prehistoric Heritage Intersection will be controlled.
In particular, ▲ Section 9 (Jinjam Intersection to Konyang University Hospital Intersection), a high-traffic area, will have two lanes toward Jinjam closed, reducing the existing 10 lanes to 8. ▲ Section 14 (Donga Technical High School Intersection) will also see two lanes restricted from Gayang Intersection to the intersection in front of Daeju Parkville Apartments.
To alleviate traffic congestion caused by simultaneous construction along the entire route, the city plans to implement a six-stage construction system, which includes: ▲ construction of structures (bridges and underground sections), ▲ sidewalk reduction and relocation (setback), ▲ tram inner and outer track construction, and ▲ final lane adjustments at stations and intersections, aiming to minimize road occupation due to construction.
In addition, Daejeon City will work closely with the local police to temporarily suspend or abolish the operation of bus-only lanes in construction zones to help disperse traffic volume. The city also plans to proactively install highly visible guide signs and safety fences to prevent accidents and ensure safety.
Furthermore, to minimize traffic congestion, the city will implement a three-stage customized traffic plan in phases. Currently, the first stage is in operation, focusing on concentrated city bus dispatches, traffic signal optimization, traffic guidance, and lane adjustments.
If the average travel speed drops to 20 km/h or below (Stage 2), the city will introduce measures such as supporting tolls for trial highway sections. If speeds fall to 15 km/h or below (Stage 3), the support for highway tolls will be fully expanded, and stricter traffic demand management policies will be implemented, including an alternate-day driving system for public institution vehicles.
Choi Wonseok, Director of Urban Railway Construction, stated, "Unavoidable traffic inconvenience is expected during the tram construction period, but this is a necessary step toward becoming a city focused on improved public transportation." He added, "We ask for the active cooperation of all citizens, including using public transportation and alternative routes."
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