Seoul adds downtown crosswalks to free pedestrians from underground tunnels
Navigating central Seoul on foot is getting easier as the city rolls out street-level crosswalks at major intersections, phasing out the labyrinth of underground passages and lengthy detours long forced upon pedestrians. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday that it has completed new crosswalk installations at Cheonggye 6-ga and Mugyo-dong intersection, while another is being built near…
Seoul has introduced street-level crosswalks at several major intersections in central Seoul, aiming to provide pedestrians with a safer and more convenient way to navigate the city. The city's Metropolitan Government completed the installation of new crosswalks at Cheonggye 6-ga and Mugyo-dong intersections, with another set to be built near Seoul Station, slated for completion by the end of November.
This initiative follows a 20-year-long effort to phase out the underground tunnels and lengthy detours that have been a common experience for pedestrians in the area. The Cheonggye 6-ga crosswalk marks the first street-level crossing in nearly two decades, after delays were addressed through negotiations involving various stakeholders, including merchants' associations and government agencies.
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