Sequential Control from Sangam World Cup Park to South End of Gayang Bridge in the Morning,
A participant dressed as Baekbeom Kim Gu energetically runs during the ‘2024 Freedom and Democracy Marathon’ held at Seoul Plaza on the morning of the 10th. The marathon is designed to allow runners to pass through historical sites related to the democratization movement and major places symbolizing freedom and democracy. 2024.11.10/News1 ⓒ News1 Reporter Hwang Ki-seon,
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, ‘(Seoul=News1) Reporter Hong Yoo-jin = A marathon event will be held in downtown Seoul on Sunday, the 17th, sequentially controlling traffic from Sangam World Cup Park to the south end of Gayang Bridge.’,
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, ‘The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 15th that parts of the traffic will be controlled due to a marathon event co-hosted by the Son Kee Chung Memorial Foundation and the Seoul Metropolitan Government.’,
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, ‘Around 10,000 participants are expected in this event, with 3,400 in the half course (21 km) and 6,000 in the 10 km course. Traffic will be controlled on major roads from World Cup Stadium to Gyoryong Intersection to Gayang Bridge during the event.’,
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, ‘The World Cup Stadium intersection will be controlled from 8:20 AM to 10:30 AM, World Cup Road from 8:20 AM to 10:20 AM, and Gayang Bridge from 8:20 AM to 10:05 AM. The control times may change depending on the situation on site.’,
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, ‘During the control times, Gangbyeonbuk-ro can be accessed via Gyoryong Intersection, and from Gayang Station Intersection, both Olympic-daero and Gangbyeonbuk-ro directions are accessible using Gayang Bridge.’,
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, ‘Seoul police will facilitate vehicle movement between Nanji IC and Sangam Intersection via Jeungsan-ro. To minimize inconvenience to the public, 232 guide signs have been installed around the controlled area, and on the event day, 104 traffic police officers will be deployed for traffic management. The Seoul Metropolitan Government will temporarily adjust bus routes within the controlled area.’,
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, ‘A Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency official stated, “Citizens traveling around the marathon course are encouraged to use public transportation like subways, and vehicles operating in the controlled area should follow long-distance detours and adhere to traffic police signals.”