en.Wedoany.com Reported - Dongbu Corporation, a South Korean construction company, won the bid for Section 2 of the Jecheon-Yeongwol Expressway construction project in North Chungcheong Province in June 2026. Located from Dongmak-ri to Jajak-dong in Geumseong-myeon, Jecheon City, this section spans 6.3 kilometers and involves the construction of a new four-lane dual carriageway expressway, with major works including six bridges and two tunnels. The total project cost is 277.9 billion won (approximately 1.5 billion yuan), with Dongbu Corporation, holding a 70% stake as the lead contractor, undertaking the project. The construction period is approximately 84 months (7 years) from the start date.
The Jecheon-Yeongwol Expressway is a key east-west transportation corridor connecting the Chungcheong region with southern Gangwon and the Taebaek area, aimed at improving regional accessibility and promoting balanced national development. Once completed, it will connect with the Pyeongtaek-Jecheon Expressway, enhancing the overall operational efficiency of the expressway network while diverting traffic from existing east-west arterial routes such as the Yeongdong Expressway. Section 2, won by Dongbu Corporation, is the largest among the five sections of the entire line, encompassing comprehensive works involving bridges and tunnels.
Founded in 1969, Dongbu Corporation is one of South Korea's leading comprehensive construction companies, with operations spanning residential, building, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors. The company has recently been expanding its order portfolio in the transportation infrastructure sector, winning contracts for Section 3 of the Ganghwa-Gangneung Expressway, Section 1 of the Busan New Port-Gimhae Expressway, and the Hwarang-ro Underpass in the Goyang Changneung Public Housing District, among other projects. Dongbu Corporation stated that it will leverage its accumulated construction experience and technical expertise, prioritizing safety and quality, to build high-quality infrastructure and contribute to the expansion of the national transportation network.
Once the route opens, it is expected to improve travel convenience between the inland Chungcheong region and southern Gangwon, enhance logistics efficiency and tourism accessibility, and have a positive impact on regional economic development.
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