World · East Asia & Pacific · 3 hrs ago
Paju opens long-delayed road in Beopwon-eup
The city of Paju has opened a long-delayed road in Beopwon-eup, in South Korea's Gyeonggi Province.
The two-lane road is 301 metres long and 12 metres wide, serving the Daeneung-ri area.
It was first designated for construction in 1977, but remained unbuilt for decades and hindered local development.
Work moved ahead after planning approval in 2020, and construction began in May 2024.
The project cost 6.5 billion won, including compensation and construction costs.
The new route improves access for fire engines and ambulances in an area where emergency vehicles had difficulty getting through.
Paju says the road should ease residents' travel and support balanced development and the local economy.
Paju opened a long-delayed urban planning road in Beopwon-eup after completing construction in October 2026.
The road is 301 metres long, 12 metres wide and has two lanes.
The project cost 6.5 billion won, including compensation and construction costs.
The route was first designated as an urban planning facility in January 1977.
The city said the road will improve access for residents and emergency vehicles and support balanced local development.
- Who
- Paju City opened the road. Mayor Son Bae-chan said the project fulfilled a long-awaited request from residents.
- What
- A 301-metre, two-lane urban planning road was opened.
- When
- The city completed construction in October 2026 and reported the opening on October 30.
- Where
- Beopwon-eup, Paju, South Korea. The article refers to Daeneung-ri and Beopwon-ri.
- Why
- To improve access in an underdeveloped area, strengthen connections for emergency vehicles and ease residents’ travel.
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The route was first designated and publicly announced as an urban planning facility.
The city made an urban management plan decision and approved the implementation plan, moving the project toward construction.
The city announced consultations on compensation for losses.
The city began removing existing buildings along the route and started road construction.
Construction was completed and the road opened.
- Length
- 301 metres
- Width and lanes
- 12 metres; two lanes
- Total project cost
- 6.5 billion won
- Compensation cost
- 5.59 billion won
- Construction cost
- 930 million won
- First designation
- January 1977
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What people are saying
It is meaningful to have safely completed a long-awaited project for residents who have waited 49 years.
We expect the newly opened road to improve access in the Beopwon-eup area and greatly contribute to local economic revitalization and better quality of life for residents.