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Wonju to strengthen maintenance of 45,106 road and sidewalk manholes
Wonju will strengthen oversight of 45,106 manholes on its roads and sidewalks.
Residents can report noise, uneven covers, damage or other problems to the city’s road management division, without having to identify who manages each manhole.
The city will pass complaints to the responsible utility or department and work with it to arrange repairs.
Manholes provide access to underground water, electricity, communications and gas infrastructure, which is managed by different organizations.
That split has made it difficult for residents to know where to report problems, while broken covers or sinking ground can create safety risks.
The city will inspect manholes regularly and give priority to areas with frequent complaints.
It says it will check reported safety hazards promptly and continue coordinating repairs with the relevant organizations.
Wonju plans to strengthen management of 45,106 manholes on roads and sidewalks.
Residents can report noise, uneven surfaces, damage and other problems to the city’s Road Management Division without identifying the responsible agency.
The city will pass complaints to the relevant agency and work with it to arrange repairs.
Wonju will check manholes regularly with partner agencies and prioritize areas that receive frequent complaints.
The city recently completed a survey of local manholes and reviewed maintenance records and plans by responsible agency.
- Who
- Wonju city government and the agencies responsible for the manholes.
- What
- The city will strengthen maintenance of 45,106 manholes and direct residents’ reports through its Road Management Division.
- When
- The announcement was reported on Nov. 12, 2026. The city recently completed a survey and plans regular inspections.
- Where
- Wonju, South Korea.
- Why
- Different agencies manage the underground facilities, making it difficult for residents to know where to report problems.
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Wonju completed a survey of local manholes and reviewed maintenance records and plans by responsible agency.
The city announced it would strengthen manhole management and centralize the reporting channel.
The city plans regular inspections with relevant agencies and will prioritize areas with frequent complaints.
- Manholes covered
- 45,106
- Reporting office
- Wonju Road Management Division
- Responsible agencies
- Korea Electric Power Corporation, telecommunications companies, city gas companies and the city’s water and sewer departments
- Inspection plan
- Regular checks with relevant agencies
- Priority repairs
- Areas with frequent complaints
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What people are saying
If you report manhole problems to the Road Management Division, we will work with the responsible agency to arrange repairs quickly.