According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government on the 20th, an emergency meeting was held with the Ministry of Public Administration and Security, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency when safety concerns were raised during the rally on the 13th.
The overpass is a steelbox girder bridge built in 1998, with a safety grade C and can withstand fixed crowds of up to 770.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has decided to pursue a precision safety diagnosis again after a series of vibration complaints as rally participants used the overpass.
Yongsan-gu plans to provide diagnostic services within three months and establish an immediate response system in case of abnormalities.
In addition, crosswalks will be temporarily installed at North Korea's South and North Korean three-way intersection to reduce the burden of using the land bridge and for convenience of walking.
Police and administrative authorities plan to complete road markings and traffic lights within the shortest period.
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency will expedite the review of related traffic regulations, and the Seobu Road Office will be in charge of the construction.
Based on the experience of temporarily opening roads at the time of the assembly, this measure is promoted to improve civic safety and walking environment.
The schedule for the crosswalk installation is being discussed by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and related departments.
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