
Autos journey on the Gyeongbu Expressway close to Jamwon IC in Seocho District, Seoul, Jan. 28, the fourth day of the Lunar New 12 months vacation. Yonhap
Visitors on main highways throughout Korea confirmed some indicators of congestion Tuesday as heavy snow blanketed the nation on the fourth day of this yr’s prolonged Lunar New 12 months vacation interval.
This yr’s Lunar New 12 months vacation, generally known as Seol, was prolonged to 6 days, lasting till Thursday, after the federal government designated Monday as a brief nationwide vacation.
As of 8 a.m., a drive from Seoul to the southeastern port metropolis of Busan, some 320 kilometers away, was anticipated to take seven hours and 20 minutes and to Gangneung, about 170 km east of the capital, roughly three hours and 50 minutes, in accordance with the state-run Korea Expressway Corp.
Visitors congestion on outbound routes from Seoul is predicted to peak between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m., with circumstances easing between 8 and 9 p.m.
The state-run firm suggested drivers to be cautious of slippery sections and journey at decreased speeds.
Korea Expressway estimated 4.93 million automobiles would journey nationwide Tuesday, together with 500,000 vehicles leaving the higher Seoul space and 530,000 vehicles getting into it. (Yonhap)