Aging roads near Jeongwon complex and Baengnyeonsa repaired ahead of winter; 4,200 square meters of asphalt resurfaced, anti-skid grooving applied to 3,980 square meters
Seodaemun-gu has completed repairs on steep residential roads prone to vehicle skidding in snow and ice, improving safety for residents ahead of winter.
The district announced Wednesday that it had recently finished a steep-road safety improvement project targeting sharply inclined streets near the Jeongwon complex and Baengnyeonsa temple.
The project focused on sections where aging pavement and past skidding incidents posed the greatest risk, combining road resurfacing with the installation of anti-skid measures.
Three vehicle skidding accidents occurred near the Jeongwon complex between June 7 and June 9 last year, and two more were recorded near Baengnyeonsa on Jan. 26 this year. Both areas feature steep gradients that require extra caution when rain or snow falls.
Workers resurfaced 4,200 square meters of deteriorated asphalt and applied a grooving treatment to 3,980 square meters of road surface.
Grooving involves cutting evenly spaced channels into the road surface to increase friction between tires and the pavement and improve rainwater drainage. The technique reduces skidding on wet surfaces and shortens braking distances.
The district said the work is particularly significant as preparation for snowfall and icing on steep roads in winter, and expects drivers to travel more safely now that pavement conditions and drainage have improved.
Seodaemun-gu has many hills and mountains, leaving steep residential roads scattered throughout the district. The district plans to strengthen snow removal and road safety management in winter while continuing to inspect steep sections for skid risks and carrying out further repairs where needed.
"Winter snow and ice make roads significantly more slippery than usual, so advance inspection and prevention are essential," Seodaemun-gu District Mayor Park Woon-ki said. "We will carefully monitor everyday hazards so residents can travel safely even on steep hillside roads."
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