500 million won in city funds to bring 101 new security lights to a 2-kilometer stretch of the Jungnangcheon trail
Installation to be completed in November, with full illumination to follow
Dobong-gu in Seoul will install new security lights along a 2-kilometer stretch of the Jungnangcheon riverside path — from Nowon Bridge to the Uijeongbu city boundary — so residents can walk safely and comfortably at night.
The stretch has long drawn complaints from residents about poor lighting after dark, with concerns raised over the risk of crime and accidents.
In response, the district began work in September, committing 500 million won in city funds to install 101 security lights and three electrical distribution panels to ensure a stable power supply along the route.
Pipe-laying, wiring and foundation work will be carried out intensively through October and November, with the full project set to wrap up in November and the lights switched on shortly after.
Once complete, the Jungnangcheon trail is expected to become a welcoming walking path that all Dobong-gu residents can enjoy with peace of mind after dark.
Dobong-gu District Mayor Kim Dong-wook said the district would continue to closely inspect and improve riverside areas and other sites tied to residents' daily lives, with the goal of making Dobong-gu a safer and more livable community.
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