Gangbyeonbuk-ro
The Gangbyeon Expressway ( ko, 강변북로) is an eight-lane highway located in Seoul, South Korea. It is part of National Route 46 and National Route 77. This route connects Seoul to Namyangju, with a total length of . The highway is directly connected with the Jayu Motorway (자유로) in the border city located on the Gayang Bridge. The Mapo Bridge–Namyangju section has been designated as National Route 46, while the Yanghwa Bridge– Goyang section is specified as National Route 77. The highway is the main arterial road that connects northern Seoul with satellite cities such as Goyang, Paju, and Namyangju. History Construction of the expressway began in 1969, and it opened in 1972. In 1985, it was extended to Haengju Bridge and Cheonho Bridge. At the time the road was completed, it had sections with two, three, and four lanes. After rapid economic growth and the 1988 Summer Olympics the road was the site of chronic traffic jams. An expansion project began ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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National Route 46 (South Korea)
National Route 46 is a major highway on the Korea It connects Incheon with the city(country) of Goseong, Gangwon Province Main stopovers ; Incheon * Jung District - Michuhol District - Namdong District - Bupyeong District ; Gyeonggi Province * Bucheon ; Seoul * Guro District - Yeongdeungpo District - Mapo Bridge - Mapo District - Yongsan District - Seongdong District - Gwangjin District ; Gyeonggi Province * Guri - Namyangju - Gapyeong County ; Gangwon Province * Chuncheon - Hwacheon County - Chuncheon - Yanggu County - Inje County - Goseong County Major intersections * (): Motorway IS: Intersection, IC: Interchange Incheon Gyeonggi Province Bucheon City Seoul * Motorway section ** Mapo Br. IC - Cheonho Br. IC (Gangbyeonbuk-ro) Gyeonggi Province Gyeonggi-do (, ) is the most populous province in South Korea. Its name, ''Gyeonggi'', means "京 (the capital) and 畿 (the surrounding area)". Thus, ''Gyeonggi-do'' can be translated as "Seoul and the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Dongbu Urban Expressway
Dongbu Expressway () is an urban expressway located in Gyeonggi and Seoul, South Korea. With a total length of , this expressway starts from the Bokjeong Interchange in Songpa District, Seoul to Sangchon Interchange in Uijeongbu City, Gyeonggi. Stopovers ; Seoul * Songpa District - Gangnam District - Gwangjin District - Seongdong District - Dongdaemun District / Gwangjin District - Dongdaemun District / Jungnang District - Nowon District ; Gyeonggi Province * Uijeongbu List of Facilities IC : Interchange (나들목)JC : Junction (분기점)IS : Intersection (평면교차로)BR : Bridge (교량) See also * Roads and expressways in South Korea * Transportation in South Korea External links MOLITSouth Korean Government Transport Department The Transport Department of the Government of Hong Kong is a department of the Hong Kong Civil Service, civil service responsible for transportation-related policy in Hong Kong. The department is under the Transport and Logistic ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jayu Motorway
The Jayu Motorway (also called Jayu-ro, ko, 자유로, lit. Freedom Road) is a major north–south arterial highway in South Korea. Its southern terminus is in Seoul, while its northern terminus is at National Route 1's Reunification Bridge leading into the DMZ. North Korea is visible from a section of the highway stretching from Seongdong-ri to Ogeum-ri. Its shape closely parallels the northern bank of the Han River and is heavily fortified with barbed wire and military observatories. It is part of National Route 77. This route connects Seoul (Gayang Bridge), Goyang (Ilsan) to Paju (Munsan, Panmunjeom), with a total length of . The highway is directly connected with the Gangbyeonbuk-ro at Gayang Bridge. History * May 19, 1990 - Construction Begin * August, 1992 - Haengju Bridge~Tongil observatory section(29 km) opens to traffic. * September, 1994 - Tongil observatory~Jayu Bridge(자유의다리) section(17.5 km) opens to traffic. Compositions Lanes * Dangd ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jayu-ro
The Jayu Motorway (also called Jayu-ro, ko, 자유로, lit. Freedom Road) is a major north–south arterial highway in South Korea. Its southern terminus is in Seoul, while its northern terminus is at National Route 1's Reunification Bridge leading into the DMZ. North Korea is visible from a section of the highway stretching from Seongdong-ri to Ogeum-ri. Its shape closely parallels the northern bank of the Han River and is heavily fortified with barbed wire and military observatories. It is part of National Route 77. This route connects Seoul ( Gayang Bridge), Goyang (Ilsan) to Paju ( Munsan, Panmunjeom), with a total length of . The highway is directly connected with the Gangbyeonbuk-ro at Gayang Bridge. History * May 19, 1990 - Construction Begin * August, 1992 - Haengju Bridge~ Tongil observatory section(29 km) opens to traffic. * September, 1994 - Tongil observatory~Jayu Bridge(자유의다리) section(17.5 km) opens to traffic. Compositions Lanes * ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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National Route 43 (South Korea)
National Route 43 is a national highway in South Korea connecting Sejong City to Kosong County (North Korea). It was established on 31 August 1971. 1971년 8월 31일 제정. Main stopovers ![]() section ; [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Seoul Ring Expressway
The Capital Region First Ring Expressway (Formerly as Seoul Ring Expressway) (Expressway No.100) () is an expressway, circular beltway or ring road around Seoul, South Korea. It connects satellite cities around Seoul, Ilsan, Namyangju, Hanam, Pyeongchon, Jungdong, Bundang, Pangyo, Sanbon and Gimpo. The expressway runs 127.6 km. Seoul Ring Expressway is currently under construction to widen the expressway between Anhyeon Junction to Seongnam which is expected to be finished in 2016. Since 2010, Gyeonggi Loop Bus connect the many Satellite town to each other through this Expressway. History * February 1988: Construction begins from Pangyo to Toegyewon. * 29 November 1991: Section from Pangyo to Toegyewon opens to traffic. * December 1991: Construction begins from Sanbon to Pangyo. * May 1992: Construction begins from Seoun to Jangsu. * December 1992: Construction begins from Ilsan to Gimpo. * June 1995: Construction begins from Gimpo to Seoun and from Jangsu to Sanbon. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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National Route 1 (South Korea)
National Route 1() is a national highway in South Korea. It connects Mokpo, South Jeolla Province with the city of Paju in Gyeonggi-do. Before the division of the Korean peninsula, the highway ran until Sinuiju, North P'yongan Province, in present-day North Korea. 1971년 8월 31일 제정. Section South Korea ; * -[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Naebu Expressway
Naebu Expressway () is a highway located in Seoul, South Korea. It is part of Seoul City Route C3. With a total length of , this road starts from the north end of Seongsan Bridge to Seongdong Bridge through Hongjimun Tunnel and Jeongneung Tunnel. The inner loop runs concurrently with Gangbyeon Expressway for 18.33 km and Dongbu Expressway for 2.04 km. History This route was established on 31 October 1995 1995년 10월 31일. Stopovers Seoul ...
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National Route 3 (South Korea)
National Route 3 is a national highway in South Korea connects Namhae to Chosan. Due to the separation of Korean peninsula, it ''de facto'' ends in Cheorwon by now. It was established on 31 August 1971. 1971년 8월 31일 제정. Main stopovers ![]() section [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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National Route 77 (South Korea)
National Route 77 is a national highway in South Korea connects Jung District, Busan to Paju. It was established on 25 August 2001. 2001년 8월 25일 전부개정. Main stopovers ; * Jung District - Seo District - -[...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mapo Bridge
The Mapo Bridge crosses the Han River in South Korea and connects the Mapo District and the Yeongdeungpo District in the city of Seoul. The bridge was completed in 1970. Until 1984, the bridge was called Seoul Bridge. Suicides The suicide rate is very high in South Korea and bridge jumping is common. Mapo Bridge has a reputation of jumpers with over 100 attempts in between 2007 and 2012. On July 26, 2013, Sung Jae-ki jumped off Mapo Bridge in an attempt to draw attention to gender inequality against men and a plea to accrue needed funds for "Men of Korea". Although rescue work began almost immediately after he fell and a widespread search of the Han River was conducted, it took three days to retrieve his body. In an effort to deter suicides on the bridge, Samsung Life Insurance added pictures, words, and a statue that were intended to foster an encouraging atmosphere. For instance, the bridge's handrails were equipped with motion sensors to sense movement, lighting up with sho ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Goyang
Goyang (''Goyang-si''; ) is a city in Gyeonggi Province in the north of South Korea. It is part of the Seoul Capital Area, making Goyang one of Seoul's satellite cities. It is one of the largest cities in the Seoul Capital Area, with a population of just over 1 million. Ilsan, a planned city, is located in the Ilsandong-gu and Ilsanseo-gu districts of Goyang. It also includes Deogyang-gu which is closer to Seoul. Several institutions of higher learning are located in Goyang. These include Agricultural Cooperative College, Korea Aerospace University, and Transnational Law and Business University. Notable places Historic remains * Bukhansanseong Fortress * Heungguksa Temple * Seosamneung and Seooreung Royal Tombs, UNESCO World Heritage Sites * Haengju seowon (Confucial Academy) * Ilsan Bamgasi Choga (Straw-roofed House) Exhibitions * Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center * Goyang Oulim Nuri Arts Center * KINTEX * Aerospace Museum * Baedari Korean Traditional Wine Museum * Theme Zo ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |