A groundbreaking ceremony for the Daejeodaegyo Bridge Construction Project was held on October 23 at Daejeo Ecological Park, marking a significant step forward for the city of Busan.
The Daejeodaegyo Bridge project aims to connect Sikman-dong in Gangseo-gu with Samrak-dong in Sasang-gu, covering a total distance of 8.24 kilometers.
The project includes the construction of eight new bridges and three crossroads, forming a major road that will span the Nakdong River and link key industrial areas in Busan.
The bridge, which will have a total width of 20 meters and accommodate four lanes of traffic, is expected to cost 395.6 billion KRW and is scheduled for completion by 2029.
The project, which has been in the works since 2014, is designed to alleviate the chronic traffic congestion in the western part of Busan.
Over the years, construction faced significant delays due to concerns about the environmental impact, particularly on the migratory bird habitats along the Nakdong River. However, after extensive consultations with relevant organizations and the completion of necessary administrative procedures, the project is finally moving forward.
