Politics · South Korea · 1 hr ago
South Gyeongsang prepares winter road clearing through March 15
South Gyeongsang Province will clear roads from Nov.
15 to March 15 as part of its winter plan.
The province in southeastern South Korea has secured 9,322 tonnes of road-clearing materials, including salt and calcium chloride.
It has also prepared 816 machines and more than 22,000 workers to respond to snow and ice.
The plan focuses on 414 sections prone to ice and 222 sections difficult to clear, including roads near bridges, tunnels and mountain passes.
The province is expanding automatic salt-spraying systems and heated roads, while using remote controls and real-time monitoring.
Crews will spread salt in advance and increase patrols when weather conditions raise the risk of ice.
South Gyeongsang Province will run a winter road-clearing plan from November 15 through March 15.
The province has secured 9,322 tonnes of de-icing materials for the winter.
It has prepared a response system with 816 snow-clearing machines and about 22,000 workers.
The plan prioritizes 414 sections vulnerable to icy conditions and 222 sections considered difficult to clear.
The province will use pre-treatment, patrols and expanding automated systems to improve road-clearing response.
- Who
- South Gyeongsang Province.
- What
- It will carry out a winter road-clearing plan and focus on sections vulnerable to ice or difficult to clear.
- When
- November 15 through March 15; the source does not state the year for the March end date.
- Where
- South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea.
- Why
- To improve snow-clearing efficiency and response, and manage areas where ice raises traffic-accident risks.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
South Gyeongsang Province announced its winter road-clearing plan.
The plan is scheduled to begin.
The plan is scheduled to end.
- De-icing materials
- 9,322 tonnes
- Snow-clearing machines
- 816
- Available workers
- About 22,000
- Ice-vulnerable sections
- 414 sections covering 684 km
- Difficult-to-clear sections
- 222 sections covering 450 km