Fireworks festival, marathon to cause congestion in Seoul this weekend
Traffic congestion is expected in central Seoul this weekend due to an international fireworks festival and a marathon, police said Friday. The Seoul International Fireworks Festival is set to take place in Yeouido on Saturday, while the YTN Seoul Tour Marathon will be held on major roads in downtown Seoul on Sunday morning. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said it will completely restrict…
The Korea Times reports that Seoul will experience significant traffic congestion this weekend due to an international fireworks festival and a marathon. The Seoul International Fireworks Festival will take place in Yeouido on Saturday, while the YTN Seoul Tour Marathon will occur on major roads in downtown Seoul on Sunday morning.
In response, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency has implemented complete vehicle traffic restrictions on Yeouidong-ro, stretching from the south end of Mapo Grand Bridge to the 63 Building, from 3 p.m. Saturday to midnight Sunday. Nearby Wonhyo Grand Bridge will also be closed in both directions from 9 a.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday for preparations and dismantling.
Subway trains will not stop at Yeouinaru Station during peak hours on Saturday. The police plan to only allow apartment residents and event vehicles through the restricted roads.
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