First-phase Construction of Saemangeum South-North Road Construction Kicks off; Groundbreaking Ceremony Held
DATE 2017.07.26
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Saemangeum South-North Road Construction Kicks off; Groundbreaking Ceremony Held
The ceremony attendees each push the button announcing construction commencement.
The first-phase construction of Saemangeum South and North Road won by Daelim’s Civil Engineering Business Division kicked off. Some 2,000 people, including Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon, Land, Infrastructure, and Transport Minister Kim Hyun-mi, and Daelim’s Civil Engineering Business Division Vice President Yun Tae-sup, attended the groundbreaking ceremony held at Saemangeum Convention Center in Gunsan City, Jeonbuk on July 26.
Plan drawing of Saemangeum South and North Road.
Daelim’s Civil Engineering Business Division is in charge of section 3.
The South-North Road passing through the center of Saemangeum is 26.7km long, and construction will be carried out in 2 phases. The first phase construction commenced this time involves building the 6 ~ 8-lane road 12.7km long connecting Haseo-myeon, Buan-gun with Oshik-dong, Gunsan City. The Civil Engineering Business Division, which is in charge of section 3, plans to build 1 bridge and 1 intersection in the 3km long section.
Unique bridge shaped like a reverse arch
In particular, the reverse arch shape will be applied to the main bridge for the first time in Korea; thus showcasing differentiated design. The construction duration is 1,825 days, and the project is slated to be completed in 2022.
