Gyeonggi Province announces special transportation measures for the Chuseok holiday… Increased number of intercity buses and extended late-night operation of railways

Gyeonggi Province announced on the 22nd that it will designate the 23rd to 27th as a special traffic measure period for the Chuseok holiday, increase the number of intercity buses, and extend railway service until late at night.

The number of intercity buses will increase by 80 on 40 routes, and the number of trips will increase to 120 times a day.

For city and village buses, when the number of passengers increases, the last bus is extended by one hour depending on city and county conditions.

The city railway will extend its operation from the 26th to the 27th, when a concentration of returning passengers is expected.

Subway Line 5 Hanam Line, Line 8 Byeolnae Line, and Uijeongbu Light Rail will operate until 1 a.m. the next day. The Bucheon section of Line 7 will operate until 2 a.m. the next day.

To reduce road congestion, real-time detour information is provided through road electronic signs depending on the conditions of major highways and national roads.

In addition, a repair team was organized in preparation for road loss or damage, and a regular maintenance company was designated for each region to ensure quick recovery in the event of an emergency.

Yoon Tae-wan, director of Gyeonggi Province's transportation bureau, said, "We will manage public transportation and roads well during the Chuseok holiday so that residents can travel safely and conveniently. As traffic volume is concentrated, please participate in safe driving and compliance with traffic laws."

Bus operation information is provided through the Gyeonggi Bus Information app, website (www.gbis.go.kr), and answering phone number (☎ 1688-8031).

Unexpected information such as major road congestion, fast routes, and traffic accidents is provided through the Gyeonggi Traffic Information Center website (gits.gg.go.kr), mobile web, and traffic information phone number (☎ 1688-9090).