Gyeongnam Province to Carry Out Comprehensive Maintenance on 6,689km of Roads Ahead of Chuseok Holiday
Gyeongsangnam-do is embarking on road maintenance to ensure safe and convenient travel for those returning home during the upcoming Chuseok holiday. This maintenance is designed to repair roads damaged by recent heavy rainfall and to help citizens visiting their hometowns drive safely.
The scope of the maintenance covers a total of 457 routes, including provincial roads, delegated national roads, city roads, and county roads within Gyeongsangnam-do, spanning a total length of 6,689km. The Gyeongsangnam-do Road Management Office and 18 cities and counties in the province will collaborate to conduct extensive inspections and repair work.
The main focus of the maintenance includes repairing road surfaces damaged by heavy rain and inspecting drainage facilities along the roads. Additionally, the province plans to focus on reducing accident risks by removing weeds along the roadside that obstruct drivers' visibility and replacing damaged traffic signs and safety facilities.
Gyeongsangnam-do stated that it aims to minimize traffic inconvenience that may occur during the Chuseok holiday through this comprehensive maintenance. An official stated that they will do their best in the maintenance work so that those returning home can visit their hometowns safely.
This road maintenance is scheduled to be completed before the Chuseok holiday. Gyeongsangnam-do plans to continuously manage road conditions so that road users can travel in a pleasant and safe environment.